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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220090930029 · 03/28/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
63
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was profiling the 1 South belt structure using a chain hoist that was hooked into the chain that the belt was hanging from. The EE was standing on the belt which was 60"" off the bottom, when the chain hoist came loose, causing the EE to lose his balance and fall from the belt to the mine floor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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