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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220120940045 · 03/30/2012 · Dana Mining Company LLC

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
90
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GenPower Holdings LP; James L Laurita Jr
Operator
Dana Mining Company LLC
Mine
4604387

Narrative

While employee was on one knee bolting, a piece of coal/rock fell striking his ankle, causing the injury. The employee stated that he examined his work area prior to the start of his task, and he deemed the area safe for work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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