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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021430003 · 12/12/2001 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
85
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

WAS HELPING TO SET AN EQUIPMENT DOOR. AS HE WAS MOVING DOOR WITH HELP, THE DOOR SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HELPER'S HANDS AND HE RECEIVED THE FULL WEIGHT INJURING HIS SHOULDER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK HI S REGULAR JOB UNTIL MAY 15, 2002 WHEN HE WENT OFF FOR SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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