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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112070007 · 03/31/2011 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608801

Narrative

Employee was making a splice on the 6D belt. While lifting a piece of 48"" top structure, employee felt a pain in the groin area. Employee immediately visited Logan General where he was treated and released with no restrictions. Employee continued to work regular duties up until 7/14/11. Employee had surgery on 7/14/11 to repair a hernia that possibly resulted on 3/31/11.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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