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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220223530030 · 12/08/2022 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
128
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
USS Holdings Inc
Operator
U.S. Silica Company, LLC
Mine
2300544

Narrative

While drilling holes for roof bolts and mesh with a jackleg drill, a section of roof fell on two miners. The individual for this report suffered fractures to the tibia, fibula, and 3 vertebrae.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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