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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220193110006 · 10/28/2019 · 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
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was installing roof bolts in an overcast brow when a rock fell striking the right side of EE's head/shoulder causing EE to fall to the mine floor. Piece of rock also struck EE's left ankle. EE was treated for a left ankle contusion and given a brace. EE didn't violate any rules or regulations and was wearing required PPE. Returned to work EE's next shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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