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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220151270023 · 02/03/2015 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

On 2-3-15 employee was descending a ladder when he inadvertently missed the last rung. As he stepped past the last rung and made contact with the ground he twisted his left knee. Employee continued to work while medical diagnostics and reviews were being done. He was taken off of work 4-30-15 for surgery to repair his left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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