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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220162390024 · 08/18/2016 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
1
Mine experience
5.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Walking on Miracle Run Bottom Track, in a line of several employees, (EE was second to last) and hit head on roof bolt (marked with ribbon, and verbally identified by miners in front of EE) knocking off hard hat and jarring neck. Missed one day from strain/sprain. No problems with training, mining methods, PPE, or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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