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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220231040012 · 04/09/2023 · Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
20
Mine experience
4.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Bronco Coal Resources, LLC
Operator
Bronco Utah Operations, LLC.
Mine
4200079

Narrative

EE was injured when descending a ladder. They misplaced their right foot and only caught the ladder rung with the tip of their boot. This caused their ankle to hyperextend. They felt pain in their right foot and knee. X-rays were negative. Diagnosed with sprain and given 3-days off work. After the 3-days EE still having pain in knee and has an appointment to see doctor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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