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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220121500034 · 05/24/2012 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Advance roof support-longwall
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

Top was hanging about 50' behind trailer and 50' or more behind line shields. Top bumped and broke and fell taking out supports on crib line striking employee in his ribs and head. The top took out 3 complete cribs and approximately 60 crib blocks. Blew crib block from 5' to 9' from where they were built.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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