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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070520039 · 12/21/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
UPPER EXTREMITIES, MULTIPLE
Days lost
91
Mine experience
39.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

EE stated he was pulling water hose onto dozer. The hose got hung up on blade causing his right little finger to bend back. The ee continued to work his regular duties with intermittent trauma causing discomfort & swelling. He has been diagnosed with inflamation in his wrist & little finger. X-rays show no fractures or dislocations. He was taken off work 2/5/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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