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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080380027 · 05/07/2007 · ICG-Illinois, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
15
Mine experience
25.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
ICG-Illinois, LLC
Mine
1102664

Narrative

While closing the center lids on a set of ram car batteries the right side lid fell smashing his left hand between the lid and the battery case. Initially reported as a first aid on 5/7/2007 became an LTA after ulnar nerve transposition surgery was required on 2/4/2008 to repair the cubital tunnel,

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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