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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220002580054 · 08/30/2000 · Vigo Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
40
Mine experience
3.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
Operator
Vigo Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1202178

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STEAMING OFF THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE OIL CONTAINMENT AREA. HE APPARENTLY SLIPPED BUT DID NOT FALL ON THE SLICK SURFACE AND STRAINED HIS RIGHT KNEE. X-RAYS WERE NEGATIVE. THE EMP LOYEE HAS HAD SURGERY ON THE RIGHT KNEE FOR AN UNRELATED WORK INJURY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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