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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220180080035 · 12/27/2017 · Seminole WV Mining Complex

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ERP Compliant Fuels, LLC
Operator
Seminole WV Mining Complex
Mine
4604236

Narrative

Employee was operating a roof bolter in the intersection of #5 entry on the #2 section when a piece of rock approximately 7""L X 3-5""W X 0-2""T fell from the mine roof and struck on the right forearm causing a laceration that required stitches to close.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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