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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012040119 · 07/12/2001 · Eastern Mingo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Eastern Mingo Coal Company
Mine
4608680

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TRTUING TO PULL OUT A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT STUCK IN THE MUD AND FELT A BURNING IN HIS LEFT LOWER STOMACH, RESULTING IN A SMALL HERNIA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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