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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100040046 · 12/29/2009 · Mammoth Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to lower level, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FACE,NEC
Days lost
20
Mine experience
5.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Mammoth Coal
Mine
4603317

Narrative

Member was working to unstop a drain pipe that ran from second floor of plant to the basement. He entered a restricted area and was walking across a metal sub floor to reach the pipe. A section of floor broke and he fell 15' 9"", striking a Catflock tank and sliding down it to the basement floor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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