While dismounting a D-11R Dozer the operator stepped from the push arm step to the ground and apparently stepped on loose/uneven material. This caused him to turn his left foot over resulting in a sprain of his left ankle. The machine handrail and steps were in good condition.
Knob Strip MineCoal
Drummond Company, Inc. · Surface
Controlled by Drummond Company Inc
Warrior, Jefferson County, AL · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0101037
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 4
- Years on record
- 2005
- Latest incident
- Dec 2005
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
4 on file2005 · 4 incidents
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Struck against a moving object
WHILE SCALING THE EAST SIDE PIT WALL WITH DEMAG H285 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR S/N 78111 THE CAB CAME OFF AND FELL SEVENTEEN FEET TO THE GROUND.
Struck against a moving object
EE was operating 777 Cat truck which was being loaded by Demag 285 Hoe. Hoe operator lost a large triangular rock which struck the dovetail of the Cat truck, shaking it violently. EE sustained a cervical neck strain and missed 2 days of work.
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was moving 8"" water discharge hose out of a ditch. While lifting and moving the hose on uneven ground he felt a pain in his right knee. He was diagnoised with a sprained right knee.