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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220083500033 · 11/29/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SIDE OR RIB
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
146
Mine experience
2.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EE was found by a supervisor lying on the mine bottom beside company # 41 jeep at 0 spur on the 4 Right longwall section. EE stated he was attempting to dismount the jeep, when he tripped on a bag of rockdust on the seat and fell, striking the mine rib. He attempted to use his arms to brace the fall and felt pain in his shoulder and upper arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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