November 12, 2013
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennco Energy, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface
The employee had left the face area and was walking to get on the mantrip. The employee slipped and fell hitting on both knees. There were no witnesses to the accident and the employee failed to report his injury until the following day at 6:30 a.m. by phone. The miner states he can't put his weight on his left knee.