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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220172010005 · 07/10/2017 · KenAmerican Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
3.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
KenAmerican Resources Inc
Mine
1517741

Narrative

Miner in process of repairing roof bolter dust skirt out by face area when draw rock fell from roof striking left leg which was positioned on mine floor. Miner sustained an inline fracture of left tibia and ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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