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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020160015 · 11/21/2001 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
0.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas J Smith
Operator
T.J.S. Mining, Inc.
Mine
3608278

Narrative

WHILE LIFTING ROOF CHANNELS TO INSTALL THEM, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA. HE CONTINUED TO WORK BUT LATER WHEN THE PAIN DID NOT GO AWAY HE WENT TO DOCTOR AND WAS SCHEDULED FOR HERNIA SURGE RY ON 1/2/02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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