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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220180530028 · 10/02/2017 · ICG-Illinois, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
184
Mine experience
18.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
ICG-Illinois, LLC
Mine
1102664

Narrative

While roof bolting in old works, a piece of shale fell and struck employee on the head. Employee felt a sharp pain described as a ""Stinger"" in the neck and shoulder. Employee did not seek medical attention until the following day. Initially reported as a first aid only on 10/2/2017, became a lost time after surgery to repair herniated disks 2/12/2018.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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