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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112020045 · 07/13/2011 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

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, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
4.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

Drilling hole for center roof bolt and was struck by a 24 inch round X 5 inch thick rock that fell from between roof straps bruising his back resulting in an abrasion. He began missing work his next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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