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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220122440038 · 08/28/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

Emloyee got out of the mantrip at #2 head where the #1 section was located. He was walking toward his toolbox when he stepped on a rock and twisted his right knee. The area is well rockdusted, dry and lights around. Employee continued to work his shift and refused medical treatment. After work he drove to Raleigh General and was given seven days away from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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