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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220122910009 · 10/02/2012 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
180
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Stated: Employee was driving scoop to charging station. He hit the panic bar and had to exit the scoop to reset breaker. He reset breaker and fell from the scoop injuring his foot and back. He did not go to the doctor until 10/8/2012. He was placed off work pending further tests.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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