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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220083290053 · 11/12/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
6.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Stated: He had his knee (w/knee pads) on top of a Ram Car towards the tram motors in order to check permissibility on the tram motors. His knees slipped forward slightly and he put his left arm down to prevent falling forward. He experienced pain in his left arm and shoulder. His regular doctor has him off work to determine source of pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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