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STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

220232230005 · 08/01/2023 · Pocahontas Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
169
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Metinvest B V
Operator
Pocahontas Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608878

Narrative

The employee was leaving the 2-section power center, walking outby. When the employee went through the backup ventilation curtain, EE stepped on a rock 3' long X 1.5' wide X 8'' thick. straining the employee's right knee. the area was approximately 5.5' high and dry.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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