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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091560007 · 05/19/2009 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.87 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Employee was walking on job site with welding equipment in hand and fell on a loose rock. When he fell, he hit his head & neck on a welded support on a service truck. Initially medical evaluation came back negative and he was referred to a specialist. On 6/2/2009 specialist prescribed physical therapy & meds making the injury reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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