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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112660032 · 09/10/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

Third shift crew was replacing a bad pump located in the creek on the surface. The crew foreman strained his back and later sought medical attention. He was given medications and taken off work. He missed 3 days work during the following week. He RTW on 9/19/11 and has missed no more work. The safety department learned of this accident on 9/19/11 and began investigating.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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