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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220122080027 · 07/18/2012 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.73 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Knox Creek Coal Corporation
Mine
4406804

Narrative

Employee was getting out of his truck before his shift started. He stepped out of the truck onto a small rock causing his left ankle to twist. The truck measured 36"" off of the ground.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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