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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220101660047 · 01/14/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
36
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

While using a hose w/fire nozzle to wash gob away from belt drive, EE said he felt his wrist snap. He refused an ambulance & drove for an x-ray which was negative. He had surgery on the wrist in May & returned with restricted duty until 6/10/2010. He is scheduled for release by the end of July. NOTE: Safety Dept was not told of his surgery or light duty until 6/10/2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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