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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220222450008 · 08/04/2022 · Marfork Coal Company, 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
LEG, NEC
Days lost
23
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609091

Narrative

Draw rock fell from mine roof striking employees leg while operating side controls of roof bolt machine. Employee continued to work until 08/18/2022. Was determined to be reportable injury on 08/31/2022.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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