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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220082800045 · 09/29/2008 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
5
Mine experience
1.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

While getting out of the service vehicle his foot slipped off a metal bar located on the floor in front of the seat. When he fell backwards his left foot was under the seat twisting the knee causing the injury. The metal bar had been removed from the service vehicle floor and expanded metal has been installed on the floor to provide traction for sure footing.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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