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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112970053 · 09/13/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
INJURIES DUE TO NATURAL CAUSES
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
OTHER INJURY,NEC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

The move crew was outby the section loading belt structure into a scoop bucket. EE bent over to pick up a top 48"" piece of belt structure, when he felt a sharp pain in his groin area. The incident was not reported to mine management until a month later when EE took off to have hernia surgery. Employees working with him confirmed the incident. 1st day away was 10/13/11

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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