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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112060029 · 07/19/2011 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
54
Mine experience
3.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee was mounting a Volvo A40D Articulating Truck when he felt and heard a loud pop come from his right leg. He experienced pain and could not bear weight on his right leg. He was transported to hospital and given a preliminary diagnosis of a torn muscle and referred to a specialist. He was administered morphine for pain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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