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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093280006 · 11/11/2009 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
87
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

EE was trying to pry scoop batteries out of battery tray with a slate bar. Slate bar slipped causing ee to fall backwards and twist his right knee. Weather conditions were raining and wet.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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