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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081090044 · 04/14/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal 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
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
36
Mine experience
2.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Injured ee and witnesses were hanging miner cable and waterline at the overcast construction areas. He stated he lifted the cable into a hanger and felt a pulling and burning sensation in his lower abdomen.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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