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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220182830008 · 10/08/2018 · Seminole WV Mining Complex

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
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
62
Mine experience
0.65 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was pulling excess curtain from the mine floor to advance curtain on bolt cycle in the face. A rock measuring approximately six inches wide by seven inches long by three inches thick dislodged from the mine roof and struck ee on left shoulder. EE finished shift but went to the emergency room later in the evening with complaints of shoulder pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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