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MACHINERY

220051570019 · 05/27/2005 · US Aggregates, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
111
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
The Heritage Group
Operator
US Aggregates, Inc.
Mine
1200023

Narrative

EE was operating the Hitachi Shovel & digging in tight rocks all day. EE was jarred around while runing the shovel all day & felt pain in his right shoulder. Pain got worse when he sat down to rest at home that evening. He went to work on Tuesday & was sent to the clinic. Diagnosed as cervical strain; EE was put on restricted duties, but no work was available.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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