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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021160021 · 04/14/2002 · Paramont Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
28
Mine experience
1.88 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Pittston Company
Operator
Paramont Coal Corporation
Mine
4406985

Narrative

EE HAD INSTALLED A ROOF BOLT & WAS STARTING TO GET OUT FROM UNDER THE CANOPY. HE WAS ON HIS TOES & AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT KNEE & FELT PAIN. ON 4/17/02 THE EE HAD S URGERY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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