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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220021690031 · 06/07/2002 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Other, NEC
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HEAD,NEC
Days lost
—
Mine experience
22.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4800677

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PARTICIPATING IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING. WHILE RESPONDING TO A SIMULATED ACCIDENT, THE EMPLOYEE GOT DIZZY AND FELL BACKWARDS. AS HE FELL, HE STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AGAIN ST A TRAILER HITCH. THIS CAUSED A LACERATION THAT REQUIRED 6 SUTURES TO CLOSE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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