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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220100850037 · 02/24/2010 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
59
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was walking across the floor in the prep plant when he bent over to walk under a pipe. He stepped on a hose and felt pain in his left knee. He continued to work at his regular duties but continued to have pain. He was removed from work on March 22, 2010. His physician report indicates moderate degeneration of the lateral menicus. Occupational illness.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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