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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070080054 · 11/12/2006 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
105
Mine experience
28 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was carrying a bucket of shearer bits to the face when he lost footing and felt pain in his right knee. He was continued to work at his regular job, and was eventually diagnosed with a complex tear of the medial meniscus with advanced degenerative changes of the medial knee. Occupational illnes.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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