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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220022670012 · 09/11/2002 · Rayle Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
81
Mine experience
0.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Nicolozakes
Operator
Rayle Coal Company
Mine
3304232

Narrative

EE WAS WORKING BEHIND THE ELECTRICAL BLDG AT THE WASH PLANT. HE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS IN PREPARATION TO DO WELDING REPAIRS. WHILE DECENDING THE LADDER. BEFORE IT WAS TIED OFF, THE LADDER KICKED OUT AT THE BOTTOM CAUSING THE EE TO FALL APPROX. 15'

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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