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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031970026 · 07/12/2003 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
89
Mine experience
0.53 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4607009

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT A 6"" X 10' CONTINENTAL BELT RAIL UP OUT OF THE MUD AT #4 HEAD BELT TAKE-UP WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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