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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053040017 · 10/21/2005 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
34
Mine experience
20.13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4800677

Narrative

The employee was walking on the deck of a lowboy trailer when he slipped off the edge and fell to the ground. He landed with his left leg under his body. Upon medical evaluation, it was determined that he had strained his left knee. This accident has resulted in a restrictive duty occurrence.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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