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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220050490041 · 11/12/2004 · Freedom Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Freedom Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507082

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS 1 BRK INBY THE FEEDER. HE GOT OUT OF HIS CAR TO HELP HANG A MINER CABLE. HE SLIPPED ON A ROCK AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE WENT TO THE ER, WAS EXAMINED, AND GIVEN A RTW RELEASE. EE CONTINUED TO WORK, PAIN IN HIS KNEE INCREASED AND HE SAW THE DR IN LEXINGTON. HE HAD SURGERY ON 2-14-05 FOR A MENISCUS TEAR, AND RECOVERY TIME IS EXPECTED TO BE ABOUT 2 MONTHS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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