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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220082470035 · 08/23/2008 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
62
Mine experience
1.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee descending a ramp off the overcast stepped on a rock twisting his ankle. Cause of this injury was safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equip not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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