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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220152580012 · 09/03/2015 · Midland Trail Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
36
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Midland Trail Energy LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

Employee was installing a curtain on an 8 foot ladder, when as he was dismounting the ladder, it twisted and employee rode the ladder to the ground. He tried to catch himself with his right hand and suffered an injury to his wrist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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