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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100690035 · 07/23/2009 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
41
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE was walking along the #4 unit FCT low framing when he stepped on a piece of slick draw slate. He slipped and twisted his left knee. He continued working, notified the mine on 1/5 he would see his doc on about 1/8 to have his knee checked out to continued knee pain. He had surgery on 3/5 for a menisci tear of his knee. His 1st scheduled work day missed was 3/5/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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