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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220240440001 · 06/10/2022 · Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Continuous miner
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
113
Mine experience
7.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CBR Investments, LLC; CBR Investments II, LLC
Operator
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Mine
1103147

Narrative

I.E. was cutting entry with continuous miner, when a rock measuring (3'x8""x3""thick) fell out from the edge of the screen wire and struck them in the head and shoulder. I.E. has worked full duty until surgery was needed on 2-9-2024.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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