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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220053180131 · 10/19/2005 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
76
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

THE INJURED WORKER SLIPPED ON AN OILY SURFACE WHERE HE WAS STANDING TO REPLACE THE LEAKING SEAL AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY FOR A FEW DAYS AS HE THOUGHT IT WAS A MINOR INJURY. AFTER DR VISIT & AND MRI IT WAS DETERMINED THAT SURGERY WOULD BE REQUIRED TO HIS KNEE. THIS WAS DETERMINED ON 11/3/05.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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