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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220132210015 · 07/31/2013 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
128
Mine experience
6.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Future Holdings Corporation
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4102632

Narrative

Employee was performing maintenance on a D9T Dozer. His wrench slipped as the nut released causing him to lose his balance. His momentum propelled him from the track bumping his tail bone and striking his left knee. He was taken to a medical clinic for treatment. Left knee was braced pending an MRI and evaluation. No climbing, squatting, working at elevation and ladders.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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