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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220140210024 · 01/10/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Timberman
Activity
Timbering, Build cribs
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
50
Mine experience
4.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was working on the mainline track at 47+00 when a rock fell from the mine roof striking right ankle causing a sprain. A rock fell because it was not scaled down. It did not involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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