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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220143090001 · 09/19/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
30
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The injured was recovering conveyor belt drive components when he tripped over an anchor bolt and he felt a pop in his knee. The injured tore his right knee meniscus. He continued to work until his surgery on 11/03/2014

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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