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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220131930033 · 06/18/2013 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
56
Mine experience
3.35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

On 6-18-13 EE claimed he slipped on loose coal straining his knee. He's been off work pending a medical evaluation. There was no witness to incident. There were implications this may not have been work related. On July 9 this claim was accepted as an industrial accident. Time difference between accident date and reporting date was pending investigation and acceptance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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