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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081050065 · 03/21/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Enter/work in bins, Silos
Injury source
DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
28
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was traveling thru a 30""x30"" mandoor, while holding the door open with his left arm he felt pain in the bicep area. He continued to work at his regular duties but also continued to feel pain. He eventually went to a physician and was diagnosed with a left bicep tendon tear. He was removed from work on 4/7/08 for surgery to repair the torn bicep tendon. 1st day off was 4/7/08.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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