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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220150370027 · 01/19/2015 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While walking to throw a switch the injured sprained his ankle when he stepped on a wedge. The injured continued to work and has not missed work. He is receiving Physical Therapy for his injury as of 2/6/2015 and is now being reported as a Medical Treatment accident.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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