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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220162280017 · 07/25/2016 · Black Castle Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Water truck operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
85
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee was dismounting water truck when they stepped on a rock and the rock gave way causing EE to twist ankle. EE continued to work performing regular job. During a follow up visit the doctor requested physical therapy which began on 8-5-2016 causing this incident to be reportable. EE continues to work while attending therapy in the evenings.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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