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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220140590011 · 02/25/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
38
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee slipped and lost his balance falling backwards and landing on his self rescuer as well as a bit bucket. The injured stated the bit bucket struck his lower back. Injured had complaints of back/tailbone pain and tingling down his right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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