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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220152440003 · 08/20/2015 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
STEPS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
11
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robindale Energy Services Inc
Operator
Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
Mine
3601760

Narrative

Employee was attempting to ascend steps on at coal load-out area and slipped causing right leg to twist. Employee was taken to local hospital for observation and x-ray and was diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear and put on restrictive duty until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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