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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112300033 · 07/15/2011 · Rex Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
161
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph T Bennett
Operator
Rex Coal Co. Inc
Mine
1519260

Narrative

Ee was loading belt on 7-15-11 when he developed pain in his left shoulder. He worked several more shifts before going to the doctor. His first day off work was 8-5-11. The doctor found that he had a tear in his rotator cuff. Surgery is required and Ee will be off work for several weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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