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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220100690063 · 03/03/2010 · 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
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE stated that he was roof bolting in #9 entry where some loose shale was on the ground. He was installing the second row of bolts in this working place. He was walking towards the rear of the bolter when he stepped into a hole in the ground. EE cont. working until 3/5/10. EE stated he went to Dr. on 3/5/10 and was diag. with knee strain. He began missing 3/5/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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