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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091460046 · 05/13/2009 · Highland Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
135
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Highland Mining Company
Mine
4608693

Narrative

Employee was attempting to dismount a Caterpillar 785 rock truck. While climbing down the ladder to the ground, his foot slipped between the steps causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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