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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041750024 · 09/29/2003 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Driver, Jeep driver, Tractor operator
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
CONVEYORS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
4.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

Employee was lifting a section of 60"" belt structure and strained his shoulder. This employee did not seek medical treatment for several weeks. Initial treatment was physical therpy which did not help. Employee required surgery and this was done several months later. Employee's fisrt day of restricted duty for this injury was June 14th, 2004

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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