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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220122430006 · 08/17/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
34
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was greasing the belt drive at the preparation plant clean coal silo and tripped on an air hose. The employee fell, lacerating the end of his left middle and ring finger. Sutures were not required, but the physician was concerned about infection and instructed days away from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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