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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043090058 · 10/06/2004 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Apprentice, Trainee
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Ee was transferring bolting material from a diesel scoop onto a roof bolting machine by hand when he felt a sharp pain in left arm just above elbow. Ee stated he was pulling 2 4-ft conventional bolts toward himself when the pain occurred. Diagnosed w/detached biceps tendon, surgery was required to repair the tendon. Became a Restricted Duty case on Mon Oct 25, 2004.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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