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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220033290006 · 08/02/2003 · Lone Mountain Processing LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
10.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Lone Mountain Processing LLC
Mine
1517234

Narrative

DURING THE PROCESS OF CHANGING OUT A RAM MOTOR ON A CONTINUOUS MINER, HE RECEIVED A TEAR TO A TENDON IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHEN LOOSENING AND TIGHTENING UP BOLTS WITH A RATCHET. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL HE HAD SURGERY ON NOV 18, 2003 TO REPAIR HIS SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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