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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092230018 · 07/27/2009 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
20
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601271

Narrative

Miner stated, ""I was loading high-line cable into a sled and raised up striking my head against the roof. I was just ""stoved"" up."" Mine site began investigation to determine reportability. Please note that the initial medical report on miner was received on 7/30/09. A medical diagnosis was received on 8/4/2009 diagnosing the miner with a lumbar sprain/strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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