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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002620182 · 08/23/2000 · Omar Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Omar Mining Company
Mine
4603141

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BARREL ON #2 SLURRY PUMP USING A BOXED END WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BARRELL AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE SAW A SPECIALIST ON 8/28 AND IS STARTING PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 TIMES A WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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