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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220112620048 · 08/03/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
80
Mine experience
4.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was performing his regular duties as a beltman when he slipped off a bridge plank and twisted his right knee. He continued to work at his regular duties and continued to have pain. He went to a physician and was removed form work on August 29, 2011 for surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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