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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220103080026 · 06/11/2010 · Highland Mining Company LLC

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
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
29
Mine experience
15.52 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

The employee stepped down off a 4 foot ledge onto loose rock. The rock scooted out from under his foot causing him to twist his knee. The injury occurred in June. He has had steroid injections and physical therapy with continued swelling. He has not missed any work. An MRI revealed a medial meniscus tear which he had repaired on 10/28/2010, which was his first day missed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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