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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220141290008 · 02/13/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
103
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

Employee stated that he was getting out of the mantrip when he stepped on ice/snow and slipped causing him to fall to the ground and twist his back. This resulted in a back strain. Employee continues to work, but was placed on restricted duty and began receiving medical treatment on 5/6/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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