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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220171030013 · 04/03/2017 · Blue Creek Mining, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Struck by falling object
Occupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost 0
Mine experience 0.77 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator Blue Creek Mining, LLC
Mine 4609297
Narrative Employee stated was pulling a fly pad off of a board to move up. When employee pulled on the fly pad there were loose rocks laying on top of the board. A rock 13""X9""X1.5"" thick fell striking employee on the right shoulder.
Source
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