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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220090550040 · 01/22/2009 · Marfork 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
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
67
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Marfork Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609048

Narrative

EE was walking in the #2 entry on #1 section, when he stepped on a rock, causing his left knee to twist. EE continued to work until 2/13/09. After EE had an MRI he was instructed to be off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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