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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102280009 · 08/11/2010 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

EE stated he was drilling a hole in the mine roof with a Hilti drill and after completing the hole, he handed the drill to another EE and began to descend the 2' step ladder that he was standing on. When he stepped down, he stumbled. He stated that the other EE grabbed his leg in an attempt to keep him from falling, but tripped him, knocking him to the ground and striking his hand.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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