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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220070680040 · 03/08/2007 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
NOISE,NEC
Nature of injury
HEARING LOSS OR IMPAIRMNT
Body part
EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4606188

Narrative

Employee received an annual hearing test as part of the conservation program in use at out mine site locations, at which time it was noted that he has had a recordable change in the form of moderate hearing loss for high pitched sounds in both ears. He was re-tested within the 30 day MSHA allowable period and moderate loss was confirmed.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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