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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220112380031 · 08/08/2011 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
137
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee fell from the second step of a Caterpillar 777 Water Truck resulting in a strained knee. On 8/25/2011, employee was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee. He has been placed off work until surgery on 9/12/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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