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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220220700013 · 03/02/2022 · Graymont (PA) Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
29
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Graymont Ltd
Operator
Graymont (PA) Inc.
Mine
3606468

Narrative

Employee entered area where blasting occurred <15 minutes prior to inspect shot. A piece of rock fell from 25' roof, striking the employee's hardhat and left shoulder, fracturing clavicle and scapula. Trying to flee the area, employee likely twisted an ankle and fell on large rocks, fracturing fibula above right ankle and seven ribs left side. Employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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