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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220031830013 · 06/11/2003 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
53
Mine experience
18.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4801078

Narrative

WHILE EE WAS STANDING ON THE THIRD RUNG OF A 6' STEP LADDER, APPROXIMATELY 3' ABOVE THE GROUND, ONE OF THE LADDER'S LEGS BROKE CAUSING THE LADDER TO TIP OVER AND EE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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