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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220182290019 · 08/09/2018 · The Marion 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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

While bolting in #1 entry of 6E with a center bolter, the drill steel got stuck in the roof. The injured reached out to retrieve the steel and a rock fell out of the top, striking left upper arm and shoulder area, resulting in contusions.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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