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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023360064 · 11/10/2002 · Kindill Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
46
Mine experience
34 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Kindill Mining Incorporated
Mine
1200332

Narrative

EE WAS ASSISTING THE DRAGLINE AS IT WAS DEADHEADING OUT OF THE WEST END OF THE PIT. THE DRAGLINE REACHED THE POINT AT WHICH THE POWER CABLE NEEDED TO BE MOVED AROUND THE MACHINE. THE EE LIFTED THE POWER CABLE OFF THE TUB HOOKS WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. THE EE DID NOT MISS WORK DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT UNTIL 11-13-2002.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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