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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220133460028 · 11/12/2013 · Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Cross over (conveyor)
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
11
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608637

Narrative

Employee stated that he crossed the overland belt at the crossover and as he dismounted the last step his foot slipped and he felt something pull in the rear of his right ankle. This resulted in ruptured right Achilles tendon. Employee continued to work until 12/2/2013.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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