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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220230300027 · 01/25/2023 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4604236

Narrative

Employee stated was setting the roof bolter up in #9 entry on #1 section when EE noticed a rock falling. Employee stated tried to move out of the way, but the rock struck EE's left forearm resulting in a laceration. The rock measured 6""Lx2""Wx1/4""thick. The employee received 7 stitches and returned to work on EE's next scheduled shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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