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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101040027 · 03/19/2010 · BHP Navajo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Navajo Coal Company
Mine
2900097

Narrative

Employee was applying upward pressure to 4 inch all thread with a 5 foot pry bar. The bar slipped off the all thread causing the employee to fall from the second step of the ladder he was working from. The employee struck his left knee. The employee has been precribed meds & restrictions. (These were for a similar injury at their own Shop and do not apply to this report)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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