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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220123610048 · 12/17/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
73
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The employee was walking to the End of the Track to get supplies off a supply car. Prior to making it to the supply car, the employee tripped over the track, twisting his right knee. The employee was not carrying anything at the time he tripped. The physician's examination was negative, however the employee was not able to apply weight to his right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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