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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220141040047 · 04/06/2014 · LCT Energy, LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
Activity
Load-haul-dump (UG)
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
JAZ Ventures LP
Operator
LCT Energy, LP
Mine
3609939

Narrative

Miner was tramming scoop along #5 entry (travelway) of Black Mains approx. 1800 feet outby the section. A brow of rock popped free of the rib and struck a 5""x7"" post that was 8 feet in length, causing it to fall into the kitchen of the scoop, striking the miner on the left side of his head.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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