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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220040820090 · 03/18/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
44
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS STANDING ON 636 SCOOP BLADE WHILE PREPARING A PANLINE KEEPER FOR INSTALATION. EE STEPPED BACKWARD OFF SCOOP BLADE (11"" FROM MINE FLOOR) ONTO A ROCK WHICH WAS 6 1/2"" UNDER WATER & FELL ONTO HIS BACK INTO THE WATER. WHEN HE GOT UP HE INFORMED MGT. THAT HE HURT LEFT ANKLE. EE WALKED (WITH HELP OF 2 MEN) TO TRANSPORTATION OUT. TALKED TO SURFACE E.M.T.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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