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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220142310062 · 08/16/2012 · American Energy Corporation

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
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Conveyor belt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

During part 50 audit, it was determined that this injury was reportable. Employee was struck by a piece of rock that fell between bolts at the stage loader area. Cause of this injury was not pulling down loose top. Compliance with rules/regs. and miner proficiency could be a factor, mining equip/systems, PPE was not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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