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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060620017 · 02/24/2006 · San Juan Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
145
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
San Juan Coal Company
Mine
2901825

Narrative

Lowered air filter boxes from above head level. Felt some discomfort 30 minutes later. Next day, right shoulder sore, two days later, more sore. Monday (2/27) felt like small needles in fingers. Reported numbness in fingers to foreman on Tuesday 3/01, (5 days later). Send to clinic on 3/02. Diagnosed with minor AC separation in right shoulder (shoulder strain) .

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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