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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220142690020 · 09/23/2014 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, 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
Locomotive
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
115
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

The employee was operating the trail motor on a supply train. As the train was moving down the haulage a small section of stone fell from the roof. The employee reacted and sprained his knee. The incident did not involve: Rules, Regs., regulations, clothing, protective devices, attitude, skills, or proficiency.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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