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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080070001 · 01/03/2008 · 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
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
86
Mine experience
5.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Field Service Mechanic was attempting to access the left side cab door of a CAT 16G motorgrader to repair a faulty door latch. The ee slipped from the ladder and landed on the ground (+/- 30""). This action resulted in a fracture of the right tibia just below the knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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