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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001540033 · 05/17/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608603

Narrative

EE WAS PULLING BELT STRUCTURE OFF THE LINE AND LOADING IT ON A FLAT CAR. HE FELT SEVERE PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER WHILE WORKING. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND THE PAIN GOT WORSE AT HOME. SO HE WENT TO THE DR. THE NEXT DAY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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