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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220162030021 · 05/21/2016 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
45
Mine experience
2.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

Employee was cutting the belt with a gas chop saw. EE was standing on the belt when EE made a final cut through. The belt moved and employee fell; striking elbow on the roller frame. Supervisor was notified and first aid was implemented and no other treatment was necessary at that time. On 07/15/16 employee presented with elbow swelling, pain and discomfort.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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