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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220100890014 · 03/10/2010 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Master electrician
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608735

Narrative

Injured employee was assisting in the installation of a belt head. While sliding the head on the grid using a scoop, the head lunged forward and the employee turned to run. He struck his right leg against an I-beam. He continued to work his shifts until 03-15-10 when he received an MRI. On 03-22-10 MRI results; fractured fibula and a torn meniscus. Employee placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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