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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220102590002 · 09/01/2010 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Member was removing a tire from the bed of a pick-up truck when his foot slipped off the rear bumper of the truck. As he fell to the ground, he attempted to catch his fall with his right hand. He then felt pain in his right hand and was transported to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a fractured hand. A cast was applied to his right hand and he was released back to duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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