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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220101250026 · 09/09/2009 · Premier Elkhorn Coal 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
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
109
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
TECO Energy Inc
Operator
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1518946

Narrative

Employee had been servicing a 375 Komatsu Dozer. When he stepped on the pusharm to dismount the equipment, he slipped, pulling his left arm, shoulder, & leg. He did not seek medical attention immediately after the accident, but did at a later date, at which time it was recommended that he rest his injury. The employee began missing work on 4/24/10, as a result of this incident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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