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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050110005 · 01/04/2005 · Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
12.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thomas A Thorson
Operator
Black Hills Lignite A Limited Liability Co
Mine
4801475

Narrative

Employee was stacking 50 lb bags onto pallet when he felt a sharp pain in left arm and shoulder. Doctor believes it is a rotator cuff injury and may need surgery. No lost time as yet. Edoc 154045 corrects the date of injury to 01/04/2005 from 01/01/2005. Surgery was eventually performed on 02/11/2005: 5 days lost time and on light duty until spring - update will follow.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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