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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220103490039 · 10/07/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Supply man, Supply worker, Nipper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
50
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

Crew was recovering track rail on #2 section. They were using a scoop and chain hoist to lift the rail onto the rail car. One rail caught the car and jumped the upright standard (8""). EE turned to get out of the way. The rail caught the calf of his right leg. Tests were negative. Worked restricted until 10/27/10 and then off for surgery to repair muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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