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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092390031 · 07/26/2009 · Progress Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
109
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Progress Coal
Mine
4608645

Narrative

Employee was assisting another employee with lifting a piece of plate (1""x6""x10'). He felt a sharp pain in his Rt. Shoulder and was sent to the doctor. The doctor released him back to work, but set up further testing. On 8/18/2009, the specialist put him on light duty restriction and set up an appt. with a surgeon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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