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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112730028 · 09/27/2011 · 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
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609293

Narrative

Miner operator and two shuttle car operators were hanging the miner cable. The miner operator was on his knees and over-stretched while lifting the cable. He complained of his back hurting. He was transported to CAMC where he was diagnosed with a muscle strain in his back. He was given two days off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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