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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220050450021 · 12/02/2004 · Monterey Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
27.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Exxon Mobil Corp
Operator
Monterey Coal Company
Mine
1100726

Narrative

Employee stepped on a rock (measuring 4""x4""x4"") that was in heavily rockdusted area, causing his right knee to twist. Employee continued working until 2/2/05 when surgery was performed to repair his knee. He started missing work at that time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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