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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220091960034 · 06/27/2009 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
PASS CARS,PICKUP TRUCKS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

As driver exited cab of truck, foot slipped from step, struck lower back on step. Late report, unable to contact EE, injury may be contrived based upon the mechanism of injury. It appears that he exited the cab forward.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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