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FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

220223180004 · 11/04/2022 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Accident type
Struck by rolling or sliding 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
NECK
Days lost
21
Mine experience
11.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC
Mine
3607416

Narrative

Employee was rib bolting from the right side of the miner at approximately 80+20 survey station. The upper portion of the rib became dislodged striking the employee on the neck. The rock measured 9'longx34' highx8' thick. As a result, the employee suffered a compression fracture to the C3 vertebrae. No compliance issues were found. No other part 50 criteria apply.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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