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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220051730026 · 06/08/2005 · Goals Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
84
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Goals Coal Company
Mine
4605317

Narrative

EE went up a 12 foot fiberglass ladder to perform work on ceiling area. After assesing how to tie off EE started back down the ladder, he lost his balance and fell about 8 feet landing on his back. He was transported to the hospital via ambulance where it was found that he had two cracked vertebrae and was suffering from a concusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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