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MACHINERY

220103140022 · 10/26/2010 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
53
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Stated: The employee was moving the bolter cable while the bolter operator was backing the machine up. The operator turned on the cable reel, jerking the cable out of his hand and causing pain in his shoulder. He bolted 10 places and finished his shift. Medical evaluations show tendinopathy and joint separation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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