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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220130910031 · 03/25/2013 · Independence Coal Company Inc

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
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
4
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

Employee was applying rock dust and cleaning the area when he tripped over loose material causing him to fall and injure his left knee. He finished his shift but went to the ER that evening. He was diagnosed with a Left knee injury and calf strain and has been excused from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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