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MACHINERY

220091770033 · 06/22/2009 · Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
Armstrong Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1519358

Narrative

EE stated that while he was roof bolting on the left side roof bolter(installing 8 foot cable bolts), he felt something pull in his right shoulder. This caused severe pain while attempting to move his arm in the upper position. He was taken to the hospital and x-rays were taken. He is scheduled for a MRI at a later date. The doctor believes he has a damaged rotator cuff

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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