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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220152780022 · 09/26/2015 · 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was bolting off of the continuous miner with the rock deflector up & the rib door extended when a rock (46""x35""x6"")fell from in front of the last strap hitting the rock deflector then hitting the rib protector. The rock then came into the bolter station striking EE in the back. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE issues involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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