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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220080700061 · 02/29/2008 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
34
Mine experience
4.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607908

Narrative

Employee stated that he was hanging backup fly pads in No.7 entry while standing on the last rung to the top of a four foot step ladder when his foot slipped causing him to fall to the mine floor, injuring his left hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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