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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220091870022 · 05/19/2009 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
3
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Employee alleges that while swinging a sledge hammer on a piece of rock, he felt a pop in his elbow. After extensive medical evaluation, the employee has been placed on restrictive duty. The difference in date of injury and reporting is due to medical evaluation and investigation conducted to determine whether the alleged accident was indeed an industrial related injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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