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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220152400055 · 08/18/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vulcan Materials Company
Operator
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
Mine
1103111

Narrative

Employee was loading holes at the face (1st level -9N21C) of the underground when a sharp rock struck the employee's right forearm resulting in a puncture wound that required 4 stitches. Employee was released to return to work with restrictions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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