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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220150890046 · 03/24/2015 · 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
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The miner was struck, on his upper back, by a section of stone that fell from the mine roof or rib. The following were not a factor: Rules, equipment, protective devises or clothing, skills, proficiency. Attitude may have been a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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