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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120540005 · 02/16/2012 · Matrix Energy LLC

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, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
1.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Matrix Energy LLC
Mine
1518575

Narrative

Employee was moving roof bolter up. Employee was on the off side of the bolter when a piece of draw rock fell out between bolts and hit him on top of his head and neck. Draw rock was 2 1/2 feet wide 5 feet long and 2 inch thick.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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