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MACHINERY

220072950101 · 10/11/2007 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
167
Mine experience
25.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

Using a rock dust hose to apply rock dust in a high roof area, the dust hose was being held overhead and there was a quick surge of dust in it. The hose recoiled and he strained his right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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