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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220223430014 · 11/21/2022 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Pumper
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
20
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202394

Narrative

Injured was lifting discharge line to the mine roof. The pipe shifted and the injured lost footing causing a popped feeling in the knee. An MRI on 12/2 showed that the meniscus in the right knee was tore. Surgery is scheduled for 12/16/22.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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