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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220131750072 · 10/20/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company, 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
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
75
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

EE was walking underground slipped on a ledge in the bottom and fell to the ground hurting his back. Note: It was never mentioned in the accident report that he hurt his Right knee. He had told the E.R. he injured his knee during the accident. 2nd Note: He continued to work until 03/12/2013 before he went off for surgery on his knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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