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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220192060097 · 07/22/2019 · 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
Walking, Running
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
11
Mine experience
1.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The Employee was on the 1 West Tailgate Section walking by the miner, to the bolter station. As the employee was walking passed the miner, loose material fell from the mine roof, striking the right side of upper back, causing minor cuts and a contusion. The employee was complying with all laws, company policies, and was wearing all appropriate PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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