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220052380037 · 08/17/2005 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
105
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

INJ BENT DOWN TO PICK UP A CRESCENT WRENCH, AS HE STOOD BACK UP HE TURNED TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED A P0PPING NOISE IN HIS LEFT KNEE. CONT'D TO WORK UNTIL 8/22/05. TAKEN OFF WORK BY DR FOR TEAR OF MINISCUS AND CARTILAGE IN LEFT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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