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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220242750022 · 09/23/2024 · Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
0.29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Javelin Global Commodities (UK) Ltd
Operator
Bluegrass Natural Resources, LLC
Mine
1519860

Narrative

Employee was installing rib bolt, was inserting glue into hole when a piece of sharp draw rock fell from mine roof striking employee's left hand causing a laceration and fracture.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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