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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220160820006 · 03/17/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, 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, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that they were operating the roof bolt machine and was starting to drill a hole, looked up when a piece of draw rock fell and struck front tooth. The piece of rock broke off one of the permanent teeth. The employee did not seek medical attention, however this is being reported due to the loss of a permanent tooth per Part 50 requirements.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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