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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220102850059 · 10/09/2010 · Road Fork Development Company Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Road Fork Development Company Inc.
Mine
1519270

Narrative

Employee was in the process of switching seats after dumping his loaded shuttle car when he stepped on a rock causing his knee to twist. He finished his shift and transported himself to hospital where x-rays were negative. He was given a brace and was released with no restrictions to return to work on 10/10/10.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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