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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220142340037 · 07/24/2014 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
52
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC.
Mine
4407129

Narrative

Employee was walking off section when he came across a water hole. Not realizing there was a drop off in the water hole of at least 12"", he proceeded causing him to trip and twist resulting in a lower back strain. Doctor took him off work on 8/18/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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