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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033160077 · 11/04/2003 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE REPORTED: WORKING AS A ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR. A DRILL STEEL BECAME LODGED IN A DRILL HOLE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE STEEL, JERKED ON THE STEEL AND EXPERIENCED PAIN TO HIS MID BACK AND RIB CAGE AREA (LEFT SIDE).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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