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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220153100017 · 11/02/2015 · Mach Mining 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
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
30
Mine experience
3.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coalfield Transport Inc; Foresight Energy/ Murray Energy
Operator
Mach Mining LLC
Mine
1103141

Narrative

Employee arrived to work and entered the bathhouse through the boot wash area. He was ascending the steps. As he stepped onto the concrete floor his foot slipped and right knee buckled. As he fell to the ground he stated he felt his knee cap ""pop"". He was assisted into the office area for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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