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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220130280001 · 12/17/2012 · Newtown Energy, Inc.

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
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
341
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE stated that he was bolting in eight right, when a rock fell from the top and hit his right shoulder and right hip.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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