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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082610027 · 09/05/2008 · Kingwood Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
45
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Kingwood Mining Company LLC
Mine
4608751

Narrative

The mechanic was changing a scoop tire and in the process the tire fell on his mid section. The EE completed his shift and continued to work, on 9/10/08 the EE decided to see a DR. THe DR diagnosed a umbilical incarcerated hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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