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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220191540002 · 05/21/2019 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Injured employee was installing roof bolts from the left side of the continuous miner while mining in the #4 entry of the 1W CM section. Mining through a clay vein. A rock fell while installing a bolt striking employee on the left side of the head, neck, shoulder area. Finished shift. Complained of pain & soreness. Was wearing required PPE and has training & experience in task.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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