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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080170054 · 12/23/2007 · Highland Mining Company 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
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
10
Mine experience
4.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE reported: After completing repairs to top of continuous miner, was climbing off the machine. When he stepped onto the mine floor, right foot slipped on loose material, twisting his ankle and knee. Reported event 12/28/07, notified the mine 1/4/08 & reported he was seeking medical treatment. Started missing scheduled work days as of 1/7/08. Became a Lost Time injury on that date.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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