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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220053390054 · 10/20/2005 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
137
Mine experience
3.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

After placing ram car battery on charge, when lifting the battery lid for ventilation purposes he felt pain to his right shoulder. Pain and discomfort continued. Sought medical attention on 11/21/05. When under doctor's care he started missing scheduled work days as of 11/23. Initial diagnosis is a possible torn rotor cuff.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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