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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220181660033 · 06/07/2018 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
Body part
BRAIN
Days lost
3
Mine experience
7.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

EE was roof bolting from the continuous miner. A piece of ""head"" coal fell from the roof and struck EE on the head, knocking EE to the mine floor. Witness stated EE was unconscious for 4-5 seconds. Was diagnosed with a concussion and separated right shoulder. EE did not violate any rules, regulations & is trained and experienced. Was wearing required PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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