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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220182070009 · 07/18/2018 · Rockwell Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
1.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Rockwell Mining LLC
Mine
4606618

Narrative

Employee was loosening the top suction hose, on roof bolter when a rock fell from the top striking them on top of the head. Employee complained of lower back pain. Employee was placed under doctors care for 2 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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