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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051720019 · 06/06/2005 · Highland Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling explosives
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
57
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Highland Mining Company
Mine
4608693

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS EXITING EXPLOSIVE STORAGE MAGAZINE. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON TOP OF DOOR FRAME CAUSING PAIN TO HIS NECK, SHOULDER AND LEFT ARM

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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