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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112700031 · 09/14/2011 · Five Star Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
31
Mine experience
0.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald Blankenberger
Operator
Five Star Mining Inc
Mine
1202249

Narrative

Employee was walking alone, back to the beltline to continue splicing when a rock fell from the roof and struck him on his head. No visible signs of injury but complained of pain through neck, back and feet. Employee was taken to Vincennes ER. Employee was ordered to remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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