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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220123030027 · 10/18/2012 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
114
Mine experience
1.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee was pulling discharge water-line with a scoop and parked beside the line to re-hook it. He stepped on the discharge line to reach the chain and slipped off of the line falling to the ground. He has swollen muscles in his back and a possible pinched nerve. He did not begin missing work until 10-22-2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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