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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220121950048 · 07/05/2012 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

Mechanic alleges that while he was washing a truck in the mine wash bay, his foot slipped as he took a side step causing him to lose his balance. He states he did not fall down but felt pain in his lower back as he regained his balance. This incident is still under investigation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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