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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220170610016 · 02/23/2017 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
338
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Employees were loading mono-rail cables on to mono-rail cars. The cables became stuck so Employee climbed onto the mono-rail car to see why the cables were stuck. Employee slipped on the car and fell straining both knees. Employee did not violate any laws, policy, or procedures and is properly trained. Had on all required safety apparel and has a positive attitude towards safety.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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