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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220081610017 · 04/28/2008 · Sidney Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
37
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Sidney Coal Company Inc
Mine
1518381

Narrative

End of shift, employee stopped SC in #5 entry. As he was exiting SC, he stepped into mud and gob, causing him to twist his right knee. He visited his doctor, who refered him to an orthopedic surgeon. The Ortho recommended a MRI. May 23 he had MRI, and has been scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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