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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110600004 · 02/25/2011 · Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
651
Mine experience
0.94 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Resources Inc
Operator
Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C.
Mine
0503672

Narrative

Lab Tech was crushing a sample. The buckets were heavier than usual, a 40# bucket of coal crushed into a 21# pan made for a 60# lift. Employee felt something in her abdomen 'pop'. On further investigation found a protrusion. Employee was taken to local hospital and diagnosed with urethral prolapse. This injury requires surgery which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at 1:30 PM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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