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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113250055 · 11/02/2011 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
30
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

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

Narrative

He was in the process of attaching a chain to the cable bogies, when he slipped and fell causing pain in his right bicep. He continued to work at his regular duties. He went to a physician and was diagnosed with a torn right biceps tendon. He was removed from work on 11/14/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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