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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220150840003 · 03/18/2015 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Machinist
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Alpha Coal West, Inc.
Mine
4800732

Narrative

EE placed himself in an awkward position in order to reach a bolt he was attempting to remove. He had his left leg propped up on a motor housing and his right leg and right shoulder bracing against the hoist. His right shoulder slipped causing his left knee to pop from the weight drop.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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