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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083430041 · 07/29/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
167
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

EE was cleaning off the top of the shearer, when he pushed against a rock he felt pain in his right shoulder, he continued to work at his regular duties but contined to have pain. He was removed from work on 12/3/08 for surgery to the right shoulder to repair a torn rotator cuff.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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