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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220120880008 · 01/14/2012 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
Days lost
209
Mine experience
7.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Stated: Employee was attempting to climb onto FCT when his foot slipped. He came back down and landed on his left leg, twisting his ankle. He continued to work until 3/20/2012 when he sought medical treatment. He was diagnosed with a fracture of the left lateral malleolus and chronic degenerative changes. He was placed in a walking boot. First day missed: 03/21/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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