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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220092740013 · 09/28/2009 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
11
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

While walking from the drill head of the roof bolter to the inch trams, slipped on a rock that was on the mine floor twisting right ankle. Cause is concentration; be aware of mine floor conditions. PPE not a factor. Compliance of rules/regs not a factor, mining equipment/system not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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