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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101750024 · 06/10/2010 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609048

Narrative

Member was installing the last row of roof bolts in the #6 Entry. He slipped on a piece of rock and reached out to grab something to regain his balance. He accidentally grabbed hold of the rotating drill steel causing tissue damage in his right shoulder. EE continued to work until going to Raleigh General Hospital on 06-22-10 and was told the damage would require surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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