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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042460030 · 08/06/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
214
Mine experience
3.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS LOADING A BAG ON TURN BUCKLES INTO THE MINE JEEP AND HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER WHEN HE THREW THE BAG INTO THE JEEP. NOTE: THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK ON HIS NEXT SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT. HE LATER STARTED MISSING AND MANAGEMENT LEARNED ON 8/20/04 THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAD A SLIGHT TEAR TO HIS ROTATOR CUFF.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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