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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220081150033 · 04/23/2008 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
15
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

Injured had sat down on the roof bolter. He slid himself off the bolter that was 39"" off the bottom. When he came off he landed on a rock 2""to3""X 49""X80"" twisting his left ankle causing pain. Injured had xrays done. No signs of broken bone. Ankle is sprained and will go back to the doctor Monday 04/28/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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