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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112840028 · 10/07/2011 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
3.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

After setting the ATRS on the Shummar Pan Bolter, a slab of rock measuring 2"" x4'x 6"" fell from between the two rows of roof mats and grazed him on the chest.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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