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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220172980045 · 10/17/2017 · Thoroughfare Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
85
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Thoroughfare Mining LLC
Mine
1519744

Narrative

Employee was cutting #6 entry when a rock measuring 12"" wide X 30"" long X 1/4"" to 1.5"" thick broke from the top striking employee on the head and left shoulder area. Employee said neck and shoulders were hurting so after injuries were assessed employee was taken outside and transported to hospitals.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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