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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220112860044 · 08/30/2011 · Kingston Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
482
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kingston Mining, Inc.
Mine
4608932

Narrative

A piece of draw rock fell striking EE on the left shoulder while he was bolting top. The rock meas. 9"" L.X 6"" W. X 1/2"" thick. His left shoulder had previously been injured in a car accident and a determination had to be made concerning a new or existing condition. Test could not determine exact cause of damage, we are reporting LTA. the results were relayed to me on 10/3/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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