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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220032320059 · 01/13/2003 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
122
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP THE STAIRS WITH A BAG OF NUT & WASHERS, WHEN HIS METATARSAL BOOTS GOT CAUGHT ON A PIECE OF 3/4"" CONDUIT STICKING UP 4""-6"" ABOVE THE WALKING SURFACE. HE TRIPPED AND FELL , CATCHING HIMSELF IN A FORWARD FALL WITH BOTH HANDS, TWISTING HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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