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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220082810053 · 04/19/2008 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
27
Mine experience
4.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
Mine
4607908

Narrative

EE stated he was walking to mantrip, when he stepped on a piece of coal, causing him to twist his right knee and fall to bottom/mine floor. EE started missing work as a result of this incident on 9/25/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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