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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220160690007 · 03/03/2016 · Panther Creek Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Escaping a hazard
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Panther Creek Mining LLC
Mine
4609230

Narrative

The employee was using a ratchet to pull in a conveyor chain on a shuttle car. The Chain fouled, so the employee attempted to release the chain ratchet. When EE reversed the ratchet, the handle turned loose and the employee suddenly stepped back twisting ankle. EE has been allowed to work light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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