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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220141710050 · 06/17/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
8
Mine experience
3.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

After torching holes for guard rail in 20 block spur (23D), injured stood up and started to walk away, stepping on a piece of lump coal and rolling his right ankle. Finished shift, diagnosed with ankle sprain the next day. No problem with training, PPE, mining methods or equipment, or regulatory issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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