STRIKING OR BUMPING

Name: STRIKING OR BUMPING at Elk Run Coal Co.
Start: 01/14/2008

220080240021 · 01/14/2008 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type: Struck against stationary object
Occupation: Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity: Walking, Running
Injury source: LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 368
Mine experience: 4 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Massey Energy Company
Operator: Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine: 4607938

Narrative

Employee was kicking dirt over down lines when he felt a pain in his right knee. He reported the pain but did not seek medical attention until 1/18/08 as the pain increased.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown