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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021650023 · 06/01/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
BELTS (NOT CONVEYOR)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
97
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING OTHER WORKMEN ROLL OVER A PILE OF HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE ON A LONGWALL RECOVERY SECTION. HE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE THAT WAS LYING ON THE MINE FLOOR & FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO MINING EQUIPMENT OR TO THE OPERATION. EE WAS NOT AWARE THAT THE BELT STRUCTURE WAS IN HIS WALKWAY. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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