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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220201950015 · 07/06/2020 · Utah American Energy, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by flying object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Longwall, Shear, Plow
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Utah American Energy, Inc.
Mine
4202241

Narrative

While mining in the 8th South longwall panel #10, there was a bounce and outburst of coal at the tailgate at shield #136, which resulted in the mining equipment being down for more than 1 hour. One person was injured and received medial treatment (stitches).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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