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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220111400040 · 05/12/2011 · Sterling Mining Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Surface construction, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
W Thomas Mackall
Operator
Sterling Mining Corporation
Mine
3304605

Narrative

EE was bolting in the #2 cross cut from Entry 4-5 in the 2 Rt. Room off of 2 Rt. Submain when a rock fell aprox. 18"" X 24"" X 2"" thick. As he turned away he twisted his right ankle and was struck by the rock. Accident was not reported to management until 5/17/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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