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MACHINERY

220172230018 · 08/05/2017 · Rockwell Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
103
Mine experience
10.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated that ee was installing roof support when the canopy jack on the roof bolt machine broke causing the canopy to fall and strike ee. This resulted in a strain to the lower back and lost work days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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