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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220131720031 · 06/10/2013 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
250
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Injured employee was pulling roof bolter cable around the block when he ran out of excess slack, as the cable pulled tight it forced the injured employee to the ground resulting in him striking his right shoulder causing a strained shoulder and neck muscles.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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