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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220152740023 · 07/14/2015 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
12
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Opes Resources Inc
Operator
McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
Mine
1518721

Narrative

EE was adjusting flow of caustic being applied to pond. A snake was in the path of the EE. EE turned to get away from snake and twisted his Knee. This accident did not become reportable until 9/23/2015 when EE started missing work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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