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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220061360041 · 04/10/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Coal dump operator
Activity
Environmental tests or checks
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
24
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee was firebossing the rotary dump. He was between levels 4 and 5. During his last step he slipped and grabbed the handrail to prevent a fall. He stated that he felt pain in his right knee. The steps were wet and muddy. Employee began missing work May 3, 2006.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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