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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220113560011 · 10/14/2011 · Maple Coal Co., LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
78
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Maple Coal Co., LLC
Mine
4604236

Narrative

Employee was climbing down ladder of end loader when his boot became caught in the last step causing him to twist his right knee. Employee first visited doctor on 10/15/11 with follow up appointment of later dates. Due to continued discomfort has been taken off work effective 12/12/11 until he receives an MRI on knee by doctor at hospital in Beckley.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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