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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041270021 · 03/19/2004 · Kindill Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
157
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WHILE SHOVELING IN DRILL CUTTINGS IN EXPLOSIVE HOLES, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS SHOULDER. EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT THIS UNTIL 4-19-04 TO ANYONE. WE INVESTIGATED THIS CLAIM AND OUR COMP CARRIER DECIDED TO ACCEPT IT. THE REPORT IS FILED LATE FOR THAT REASON. EMPLOYEE WORKED UP UNTIL 4-19-04 WHEN HE REPORTED THE INJURY. HIS FIRST DAY OFF WAS 4-19-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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