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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220240890026 · 03/20/2024 · Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LEG, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
139
Mine experience
4.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Marshall County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601437

Narrative

Employee was attempting to install a rib pin. The EE was struck by a rock in the back of the right leg and knee. The cause of this incident was improper body mechanics. PPE was not a factor, mining systems was not a factor, compliance with rules and regs was not a factor. Miner proficiency was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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