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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220030270119 · 10/10/2002 · T.J.S. Mining, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ROCK DUSTING THE BELT LINE & THROWING BAGS OF DUST AROUND HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LEFT GROIN. HE CONTINUED WORKING UNTIL JAN. 20, 2003 AT WHICH TIME HE STARTED MISSING WORK T O HAVE SURGERY - DIAGNOSIS HERNIA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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