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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220042330060 · 06/27/2004 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
15
Mine experience
6.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

WHILE TIGHTENING A SCREEN PANEL IN THE PREP PLANT AND STEPPING OUT OVER DISCHARGE CHUTE, EE STEPPED INTO AN OPENING ALONG THE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND STUMBLED, TWISTING HIS LOWER LEG AND ANKLE. ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED BUT ONLY AS A FIRST AID CASE. PAIN AND SWELLING PERSISTED AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURE ON 7/29/04. EE IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH RESTRICTIONS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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