HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Wabash Mine Holding Company
EE: Incline Belt Tail, Mother Belt Transfer - A long piece of rock was wedged in discharge. Employee was jerking on the rock (4 1/2' long, x 1 1/2' wide x 8"" thick) trying to dislodge. After getting rock loose, employee picked up one end to remove from chute. Alledges feeling popping sensation and pain in right shoulder.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration