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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220073650036 · 12/14/2007 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
37
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated that he had moved #51 portal bus from 1 North section to the North end of the 1 North Track Loop. The injured employee was attempting to exit the bus to turn the trolley pole. As he stepped onto the mine bottom, he felt a pop in his left knee. Employee continued to walk around the bus and fell into the bus as a result of the pain in his knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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