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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220110970013 · 03/16/2011 · Dominion Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sunoco, Inc.
Operator
Dominion Coal Corporation
Mine
4406748

Narrative

The employee was installing roof bolts in the #3 right crosscut (3rd bolt in the 3rd row) when a kettle bottom measuring 70"" X 57"" X 0 to 8.5"" fell & struck him on the left side & trapped his left leg under the rock. A co-worker removed the rock from his leg. First aid was given and emp. was transported to the hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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