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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220143490004 · 12/04/2014 · Prosperity Coal, LLC

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
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Timothy L Webb
Operator
Prosperity Coal, LLC
Mine
4003177

Narrative

Employee was taking a break in #3 heading, leaning over the batteries on the back of the scoop. A piece of draw rock measuring approx. 22"" x 39"" across and 2 1/2"" thick, tapering down thinner at edges, dislodged from the mine roof, falling approx. 2 ft. striking him on the top of his hard hat. Disorienting the employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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