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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220142320032 · 08/10/2014 · Bridger Coal Company

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
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
47
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Employee was opening a mandoor located within the airlock equipment doors. The outer set of doors were open. As he opened the door he fell on his knee caused by the air pressure. He later sought medical attention and has been placed on restricted duty. Late reporting due to the medical attention that he later sought.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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