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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220113130024 · 11/02/2011 · KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
KNOTT COUNTY COAL LLC
Mine
1518949

Narrative

The principle was putting a roof bolt in the hole when a piece of draw rock broke loose from the roof striking his right forearm. The rock caused lacerations across his arm, was taken for treatment and received 9 sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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