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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220122230042 · 08/09/2012 · Star Mine Operations, 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
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rory Williams; James Williams
Operator
Star Mine Operations, LLC
Mine
0503528

Narrative

While installing resin cartridges in a bore hole, a slab of rock came loose and struck the employee in the nose. The miners were working from a supported area trying to tie the mats and bolts into the face and back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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