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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113540006 · 12/19/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Employee was bolting an overcast one break inby the #1 Section feeder. He had his right hand on the bar attached to the canopy when he slipped on some rock. He did not let go when he fell and twisted his upper body. His shoulder twisted in the process. Doctors gave him a few days of restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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