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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081190062 · 04/16/2008 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Making repairs to scoop charger. When attempting to remove the scoop charger lid, felt a burning pain to his left abdomen. Visited doctor within the next few days, was determined to experienced a hernia to the lower adbomen.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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