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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220061590051 · 04/15/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Welding or cutting
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4606448

Narrative

EE stated he was cutting a piece of metal at the metal rack. While working, he stepped on a piece of angle, which turned or rolled and this caused him to twist his knee. EE finished his shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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