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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220171040021 · 04/14/2017 · Schaefer Enterprises of Deposit Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Activity
Surface equipment, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
65
Mine experience
1.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Larry A Schaefer
Operator
Schaefer Enterprises of Deposit Inc
Mine
3003461

Narrative

Small drill operator operated in an area against a small high wall in an unsafe manner. Upon setting up the drill operator placed their back against the high wall at the drill operator's station. Several rocks (approximately 15-20lbs) became dislodged from a height of 2'-3' above the operator's shoulder height striking operator at the base of the neck and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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