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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220011830017 · 06/13/2001 · Old Ben Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
16
Mine experience
1.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Old Ben Coal Company
Mine
1102408

Narrative

EE WAS CHECKING THE SCRUBBER DUCT WORK ON A CONTINUOUS MINER. AS HE STARTED TO CLIMB DOWN FROM THE TOP HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE MINE FLOOR INJURING HIS RIGHT ELBOW AND WRIST. THE INCIDENT CA USED A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT ELBOW. THE INCIDENTHAS BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION PENDING MEDICAL REPORTS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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