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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220102320033 · 06/22/2010 · Performance Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
44
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Performance Coal Company
Mine
4608436

Narrative

A member of the mine rescue team was walking with MSHA and State Investigators during examination of the mine accident on 4-5-2010. While walking in #1 entry inby 78 break airlock at 10 break he stepped on a cinder block and turned his left ankle. He continued his shift and performed mine rescue duties until 7-6-2010 and has begun physical therapy for a sprain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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