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MACHINERY

220111020008 · 02/08/2011 · Birch River Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
152
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Birch River Energy, LLC
Mine
4606045

Narrative

Employee started missing days from work on 4/4/11 from a previous injury. Employee stated he was using a hydraulic wrench to remove 2.5 inch bolts which attaches the vibrating box to a feeder. Employee states that the hydraulic wrench slipped from a bolt and he strained the left shoulder while attempting to catch the wrench.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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