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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082330021 · 07/31/2008 · Pinnacle Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
59
Mine experience
6.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Operator
Pinnacle Mining Company LLC
Mine
4601816

Narrative

Injured was removing a piece of rock from the shield skids from a crouched positon. The rock weighed approximately 30lbs. Knee pad slipped causing a twisting motion causing pain to groin area. Employee worked 11 days and went to the doctor AUG. 13, 08. and was diagnosed with a double hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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