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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021690025 · 06/10/2002 · 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
60
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSPECTING HIS ROOF BOLTING MACHINE TRAILING CABLE. AS HE WAS WALKING ALONG THE CABLE HE STEPPED IN A HOLE IN THE MINE FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE MINING MACHINE OR TO THE OPERATION. EMPLOYEE SHOULD BE MORE AWARE OF THE TRAVELWAY CONDITIONS. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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