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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220061520046 · 05/16/2006 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
18
Mine experience
0.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

Member was standing on scoop batteries to hang bolter cable in the #2 entry at spad #4531. As he was climbing down off scoop, right knee gave out causing him to fall and twist left ankle. Member continued to work until 5/23/06 when due to swelling, he was told to remain off work to see specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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