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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220151310016 · 05/04/2015 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
MULTIPLE INJURIES
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
11
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

EE just finished putting up bolt he walked back to back of miner when rock fell from between straps striking him in the head. Rock measured 4x4x2 & consisted of roof coal & rock. There were no compliance issues. Didn't involve job skills proficiency training or attitude PPE or protective devices on equip. involved. Acc. occurred in 8South Right Section #6 at Surrey Station 81+06

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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