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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083570086 · 12/12/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
29
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

He was throwing a track switch, the handle on the throw, flew back and struck him on the inside of the left knee, causing a contusion of the left knee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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