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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220020630100 · 02/26/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
231
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE BELT ENTRY TO THE ENTRY OF A LONGWALL SECTION BEING SET UP FOR FUTURE MINING. HE STEPPED INTO A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. THERE WAS NO DAM AGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION OR ANY EQUIPMENT. AWARENESS OF CONDITION OF TRAVELING WAS THE CAUSE. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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