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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220092320043 · 08/10/2009 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Welder
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

Exiting a 15 ton Brookeville locomotive in an area where the track was approx 48' high from bottom of floor, as he climbed out, he stepped on loose blocking causing him to lose his footing. Tried to catch himself & landed on both hands, injuring his middle finger of right hand. Refused any med treatment & continued to work his shift.EE advised his finger was fractured.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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