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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011360003 · 05/05/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
61
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

THE INJURED WAS WALKING ALONG THE 317 BELT, 4 BREAKS IN BY BELTHEAD SPAD #8286 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A 5"" BY 18"" BELT ROLLER, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO SLIP AND FALL. HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HI S LEFT ARM WHICH ABSORBED MOST OF HIS BODY WEIGHT. HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN ROTATOR CUFF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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