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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081070037 · 04/08/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee reported: After moving continuous miner machine, the cable was positioned in the ram car haul road. Using his footm he attempted to shove the cable over against the coal rib. When pusing on the cable, pain was experienced to his left knee. Treating physician diagnosed his condition as bursitis to the knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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