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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220240300008 · 12/29/2023 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
30
Mine experience
2.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202418

Narrative

Employee was working on the continuous miner when EE stepped off to get a tool and twisted their knee. Employee has been working without restrictions. A follow up and MRI on 1/19/2024 showed a tear to the right meniscus. Surgery is scheduled for 2/02/2024.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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