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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220151830008 · 06/04/2015 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
75
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4609152

Narrative

Employee stated that he was attempting to place a 10' timber on the emergency sled when he lost his footing and fell onto his back. This caused pain in his lower back and legs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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