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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150480071 · 12/26/2014 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
36
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Future Holdings Corporation
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4103660

Narrative

A mechanic was performing maintenance on a Caterpillar 930G Loader in the shop. When was ascending the ladder to the cab he heard and felt a pop behind his left knee when he was on the last rung. Employee worked full duty until surgery was performed on 02/12/15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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