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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102500041 · 08/23/2010 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
50
Mine experience
31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was assisting other EE's while installing ramps on an overcast, the ramp got stuck and he pulled on the ramp, felt pain in right side. He continued to work at his regular duties until 9/1/10, when he was removed from work for surgery to repair inguinal hernia on the right side.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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