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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091700037 · 05/25/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
74
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was getting into a pick up truck when his foot slipped on the rocker panel causing him to twist his right knee. He continued to work at his regular duties until 6/16/09 when he was removed from work for a medical miniscus tear of the right knee. (EE started losing time again on 1/14/10 due to increased pain and pending surgery.)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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