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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220081700010 · 04/01/2008 · Bell County Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Rubbed or abraded
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Crawling, Kneeling
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
24
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James River Coal Company
Operator
Bell County Coal Corporation
Mine
4003208

Narrative

EE dropped to his knees to use a hydraulic jack, when his left knee popped and hurt. EE continued to work regular duty until he had surgery on 6/4/08. He is currently off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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