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MACHINERY

220111040013 · 04/04/2011 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... 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
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
126
Mine experience
3.65 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

Employee was attempting to move a section of miner cable, as he reached down to lift the cable the cable was pulled by a piece of mobile equipment. This caused the cable to flip up and strike employee across his right knee knocking him down. This caused injuries to his knee that may require surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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