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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Fatal · 220150770028 · 03/08/2015 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
FATALITY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
Mine experience
12.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

The 12 East longwall had mined out of seam from 3-10 shield. Shield tip to face had been roof bolted so the coal floor could be removed. The victim was standing with his back to the face. A rib struck the victim measuring 12' long by 4' wide by 1' thick. The victim was a trained and experienced longwall supervisor. The roof control and protective equipment were compliant.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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