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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170340008 · 01/31/2017 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from ladders
Occupation
Transit man, Surveyor/Transit worker
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Individual was standing on a ladder (3') installing spad mining sights, when dismounting not concentrating, lost balance and slipped off the ladder twisting the right ankle. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and did not involve job proficiency, attitude or machinery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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