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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010460041 · 02/07/2001 · Canyon Fuel Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
47
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Canyon Fuel Company LLC
Mine
4201566

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO OPEN AIR DOOR. DOOR WAS WEDGED AND AIR PRESSURE WAS CAUSING DIFICULTY. EMPLOYEE TRIED THE 3RD TIME WITH MORE BODY FORCE CAUSING DAMAGE OF INJURY TO RIGHT KNEE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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