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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220192060098 · 07/24/2019 · 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
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
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
7
Mine experience
0.81 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 at 70blk #2 entry, in the process of installing a rib bolt from the miner. Loose material fell from the mine roof onto the ventilation tubing and then slid into the side of EE's head above the ear causing a laceration. 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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