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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041240045 · 04/22/2004 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
19
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608838

Narrative

EE WAS LEVELING SHEETING GIRTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF A HANDRAILED AREA, AND WAS UTILIZING 100% FALL PROTECTION. HE STRADDLED THE HANDRAIL TO CROSS BACK OVER TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE CRUSHER BUILDING. HE HOPPED TO THE FLOOR AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE. THIS INJURY IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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