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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112080051 · 07/14/2011 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

While installing a roof bolt with jack-leg drill (from under supported top), the opposite of side roof fell laterally across the entry. Material striking the drill caused the operator to be pulled forward and a rock struck him on right side of head/shoulder causing minor contusions and abrasions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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