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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220241010006 · 02/13/2024 · Usibelli Coal Mine Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
37
Mine experience
5.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph E Usibelli
Operator
Usibelli Coal Mine Inc
Mine
5000030

Narrative

Operator stepped from ladder on dragline shoe and EE's knee buckled to the left underneath EE's body weight. Operator did not miss a shift while seeking medical evaluation and second opinion. Surgery was recommended and employee missed EE's first shift yesterday (4/8/24) for pre-op. Surgery taking place today 4/9/24. Return to work to be determined by surgeon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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