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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220143140019 · 11/03/2014 · Pine Branch Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
49
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Pine Branch Mining LLC
Mine
1517746

Narrative

EE was climbing down off a 993K loader when his hand slipped. He stepped down onto a rock causing his right ankle to turn and his knee to twist and pop. Finished shift and was taken on 11/04/2014 to Hazard ARH ER. Diagnosed with a sprained right knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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