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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012320208 · 08/06/2001 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
53
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS MOVING 40 LB BAGS FROM A VAN TRAILER ONTOA TRUCK. HE TURNED TO MOVE A BAG AND HIS KNEE TWISTED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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