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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112450024 · 08/11/2011 · Glen Alum Operations, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joe Valis; Rufus W West
Operator
Glen Alum Operations, LLC
Mine
4608812

Narrative

EE was bolting top and moved a heavy rock, Supervisor stated that it looked like a hernia in the left groin area. EE refused medical attention and refused ambulance, he also continued to work regular duties thru 8.31.2011. EE notified us that he will have surgery on 9.1.11

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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