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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220190720016 · 03/07/2019 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was installing roof bolts at the face when a piece of rock was dislodged and fell striking EE on the head causing a laceration above the left eye. EE received 3 stitches. The piece of rock was approx. 8""L x 4""W x 1"" Thick. EE was wearing required PPE, has training & experience. No rules or regulations were violated.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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