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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043410069 · 11/29/2004 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
3.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
Mine
1517651

Narrative

EE WAS MOVING A WHEEL FOR A 15 TON MOTOR, ATTACHED TO THE HOIST. THIS IS A MANUAL HOIST THAT WILL ONLY LIFT OBJECTS. IT HAS TO BE MOVED BY PULLING ON A STEEL CABLE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HOIST. EE WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE HERNIA REPAIRED BY SURGERY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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