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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220173560012 · 12/14/2017 · 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
Mantrip
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
318
Mine experience
5.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was operating #5 stinger ride on #1 unit traveling outby the last open in the #5 entry. The employee drove thru a line curtain and was struck by a rock. The rock was approximately 4'W X 5'L ranging from 1/2"" to 5 1/2"" thick. No indicators of adverse roof and roof support was installed IAW approved roof control plan. The rock fell out between middle roof bolts.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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