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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220223530021 · 12/06/2022 · Mach Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Operator
Mach Mining LLC
Mine
1103141

Narrative

IE was following the shear to the HG straightening the pan. IE stopped to wait on the srb to catch up. IE's position was at shield 35 on the longwall face. IE put a hand on the handrail and a rock fell from in between the shields and hit IE's left hand. Shields were set and not in motion. Rock measured 6""x8"" and was 1""thick. IE was diagnosed with a swollen hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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