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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220183480028 · 12/07/2018 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.71 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

Mechanic was called to jump start a dozer. After handing the cables to the dozer operator, the employee turned to the other dozer. After taking two steps, the employees left leg slipped under the employee, causing the employees left knee to hit the ground. The area had been skimmed off. Misting rain had begun 3 hours prior with heavy rain forecasted for later.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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