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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220071370031 · 05/11/2007 · Colowyo Coal Company L P

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
18.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
RTZ-CRA Group
Operator
Colowyo Coal Company L P
Mine
0502962

Narrative

Employee was involved with the changing out new drag ropes. The employee chose to step out onto the drum without fall protection. While reeving the new rope onto the drag reel, the employee fell off the drum. The employee fell ~11 ? feet. Injuries included 7 fractured ribs and a fractured scapula.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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