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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220080840035 · 03/18/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
26
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Employee reported: Attempting to move roof bolt plates across top of machine, rib cage contacted the head of a roof bolt, twisted his body resulting in him twisting his right knee. Treating physician at Union County Hospital referred him to an orthopedic specialist. He was removed from work status until he could be treated by the specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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