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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220142550030 · 09/09/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
184
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee was working at the outside shop installing a drive motor shaft. He was stepping down from the motor to a wooden 4' step ladder to get a pry bar. The wooden ladder lost balance and kicked out from under him. He fell striking his right knee/shin on the motor and striking his left shoulder on the breather exhaust.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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