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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220143070042 · 10/27/2014 · McElroy Coal Company

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
79
Mine experience
7.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

A trained mechanic with 9 years experience was greasing a Fletcher roof bolter. He turned to pick up a new grease cartridge and tripped over a rock. He fell into the ATRS boom striking his shoulder and ribs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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