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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220121870018 · 05/24/2012 · Colowyo Coal Company L P

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Activity
Other, NEC
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
6
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Fuels Assoc Inc; Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc
Operator
Colowyo Coal Company L P
Mine
0502962

Narrative

Employee kicking in drill holes reported twisting knee. Off site doctor conducted exam, no injury but follow up testing scheduled. Follow up results of exam on July 3, 2012 showed a tear in employees right knee. Unknown at time of report if any further action to be taken.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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