SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Name: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Emerald Coal Resources LP
Start: 10/06/2011

220120520004 · 10/06/2011 · 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: Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity: Getting on or off equipment
Injury source: MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost: 21
Mine experience: 2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While stepping out of a motor, with one foot on the ground, the employee caught left foot on the safety chain causing him to lose his balance. He fell to the ground and twisted his right knee. An MRI indicated a meniscus tear. The employee's first day off of work was 2/7/11.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown