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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220052310044 · 04/11/2005 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
25
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

CLIMBING OUT OF THE KITCHEN ON A HAULAGE MOTOR WHEN HIS FOOT CAUGHT INSIDE THE MOTOR. HE TRIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HIS KNEE AND SHOULDER AGAINST THE MOTOR FRAME CAUSING A CONTUSION AND SWELLING TO HIS LEFT KNEE AND LEFT SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK ON HIS REGULAR JOB. HE EVENTUALLY WENT TO A DOCTOR & WAS TAKEN OFF WORK ON 8/16/05 FOR AN OPERATION ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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