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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
220123480043 · 12/04/2012 · Highland Mining Company LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type Fall onto or against objects
Occupation Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity Walking, Running
Injury source UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
Days lost 54
Mine experience 0.38 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine 1502709
Narrative Stated: Employee was walking toward rear of bolter when he tripped over a rock. He caught himself with his hand against the bolter. He was taken to the ER where x-rays revealed two broken metacarpal bones in his right hand.
Source
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