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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220101020024 · 04/01/2010 · Armstrong Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
5
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Armstrong Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518552

Narrative

A rock measuring 45"" W x48"" L x2"" Thick fell (approximately 46"") from between roof bolts. Upon impacting the mine floor, the rock rolled inward with the outer edge striking the employee's right ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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