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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220151880003 · 06/25/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

EE stated while he was installing roof support in the #4 entry he extended his left hand out to place a bolt on this wrench when a piece of draw rock approx 12""x12""x3-4"" T fell striking his hand. When the rock contacted his hand it pushed it down toward the drill pot before he pulled it away striking his finger between the rock & pot. Chipped bone L ring finger. Medical injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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