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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220150720024 · 01/21/2015 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
125
Mine experience
33.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

Employee was walking down the entry when he stepped on a rock, twisting his knee causing pain. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN WORKING SINCE DATE OF ACCIDENT UNTIL 3/5/15 WHEN HE WAS TAKEN OFF WORK DUE TO SURGERY ON HIS KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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