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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220201550006 · 06/02/2020 · Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall onto or against objects
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Virginia, Inc.
Mine
4400082

Narrative

Employee was walking up the walkway adjacent to the coal belt, tripped on something and fell onto the walkway. Stated they did not know what they tripped on, as there were no hazards present and the walkway was clear. EE braced the fall with right hand, but left hand contacted the grating, causing swelling to left hand and a fractured left pinky finger.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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