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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220020110062 · 11/10/2001 · Black Castle Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
17
Mine experience
0.07 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Black Castle Mining Co
Mine
4605992

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A CLEAN COAL BELT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PLANT APPROX. 30"" ABOVE THE GROUND CUTTING A 4"" PIPE. THE PIPE FELL ON HIS TORCH HOSES AND CUT THEM. THEY BEGAN BURNING AND HE JUMPED OFF THE BELT TO CUT OFF THE TORCH VALVES, TWISTING HIS ANKLE. DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR OR LOSE TIME FROM WORK UNTIL 12/30/01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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