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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220141530029 · 04/19/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
46
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee stated that he stepped off of a rail flatcar backwards. As he stepped down to the ground he took one step backwards and twisted his left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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