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FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

220253170219 · 10/03/2025 · Harrison 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
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
14
Mine experience
11.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
ACNR Holdings, Inc
Operator
Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Injured employee was assisting a co-worker hang a ventilation tube from the mine roof at the face beside the continuous miner. As they were hanging the tube in place, a rock fell from above the tube and struck employee on EE's right shoulder and upper leg / thigh area. Has swelling and bruising to EE's leg. No rules/regulations were violated and employee has training & experience.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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