SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Name: SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON at Emerald Coal Resources LP
Start: 07/04/2012

220121940004 · 07/04/2012 · 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: Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity: Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source: MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury: FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part: HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost: 91
Mine experience: 4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The track crew was preparing to lay track on a continuous mining section. The injured employee was handling the track ties when he slipped and fell to the ground. He tried to brace himself with his right hand, causing a fracture to his right hand.

Source

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