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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220013390024 · 11/24/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
44
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EMPLOYEE SAYS THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A BAG OF ROCK DUST FROM THE AUXILLARY FAN ON THE MAINS. HE SAID THE DUST SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND CAUSED IT TO PULL HIM. HE SAYS HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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