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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220073170040 · 11/06/2007 · Power Mountain Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
69
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Power Mountain Coal Company
Mine
4606880

Narrative

EE was working to abate an electrical violation on a garage door located in the shop. He set up a 12' extension ladder to climb up and remove ceiling tiles. As he was descending, the ladder began to slide. EE fell approx 6 ft to the ground. He was transported to the hospital where x-ray revealed a fractured left metatarsal.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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