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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220142260046 · 08/22/2011 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

During a Part 50 audit, it was determined that this injury was reportable. Employee was pulling cable off a shuttle car and slipped, injuring his back. Cause was mud and uneven bottom with inattention to task. Compliance with rules/reg., PPE, mining equip./systems not a factor, miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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