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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220123490004 · 12/03/2012 · Newtown Energy, Inc.

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, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Newtown Energy, Inc.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

EE stated that he was putting up a bolt in the face of #7 entry as he touched the top with his drill steel, a rock fell from the top, striking his upper arm. The EE suffered a laceration that required sutures.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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