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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220041600009 · 06/05/2004 · Antelope Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
258
Mine experience
14.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Antelope Coal LLC
Mine
4801337

Narrative

The employee was working on D11R dozer at a height of 11'1"" while standing on a step located on the left side of the dozer cab. The employee was removing a chain which was supporting a left ripper tilt cylinder. The step broke and the employee fell to the ground causing a compound fracture below the knee to the right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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