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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103070017 · 10/28/2010 · Midland Trail Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
11
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Midland Trail Energy LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

Miner operator was cutting in the No 2 entry when his cable was sliding under the miner. The operator hooked the cable with his right heel of foot to pull the cable out of the way. He felt a sharp pain going down the side of his right leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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