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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220142470015 · 08/27/2014 · Covia Solutions Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Blasting, Shoot coal
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
209
Mine experience
4.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
S C R-Sibelco Nv
Operator
Covia Solutions Inc.
Mine
0300313

Narrative

The blasting crew was conducting a normal blast within the underground. The crew was set up to detonate the blast one heading over and approximately 700' from the blast site. Approximately 10 seconds after the detonation, a 10' x 4' x 4"" area fell from the roof striking the EE on his left side. The employee suffered injuries to his face, shoulder, back, and ribs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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