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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170090005 · 01/05/2017 · Independence Coal Co. LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Independence Coal Co. LLC
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Removing wheel unit from 785C using a pry bar and crane on service truck. Hub came off spindle and struck employee on left hand causing employee to loose balance didn't fall but twisted employee's left hand and knee in the process.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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