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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220162360036 · 08/08/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Rockwell Mining LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee stated EE was sitting on the back of the roof bolt machine in the #6 Entry on the #1 Section when a piece of draw rock approximately 9"" wide x 35"" long x 1.5"" thick fell from between bolts from the mine roof and struck EE on the right hand and right knee. This resulted in a contusion, and three lost work days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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