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SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

220251490028 · 05/24/2025 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Accident type
Fall from machine
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
80
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4800677

Narrative

Employee was climbing off the dozer that was located on the deck of the lowboy trailer while stepping backwards when they fell off the trailer approximately 3 to 4 feet to the ground onto their back. This resulted in pain to the right elbow, and the wind was knocked out of them. The employee was transported to a higher level of care for further evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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