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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220090090030 · 10/14/2008 · Hobet Mining LLC

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
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
29
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employee was dismounting a D-11 dozer. He stepped on a round rock with his heel and he twisted his left knee. The employee finished his shift. On 10-17-08 he went to his family physician who referred him to a specialist. The specialist advised that he had a torn miniscus and needed surgery. He missed his first shift of work on 12-29-08 and had surgery on 12-30-08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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