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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112700030 · 09/22/2011 · Mountain Edge Mining Inc

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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Douglas M Epling
Operator
Mountain Edge Mining Inc
Mine
4609150

Narrative

Employee was drilling 60"" hole to install roof bolt when a loose piece of roof fell, striking his left palm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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