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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220192940041 · 10/14/2019 · Greenbrier Minerals, LLC

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
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
14
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Greenbrier Minerals, LLC
Mine
4609217

Narrative

EE was bolting in No.5 entry when a piece of draw rock fell between the bolt and rib. The rock bounced off the canopy striking the EE in the lower back and lower left leg resulting in a hair line fracture in the lower left leg. This employee is currently working on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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