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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113530029 · 11/07/2011 · AMFIRE Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
159
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
Mine
3608704

Narrative

While installing a 6-foot resin bolt and spon straightening out the second bend in the bolt, employee states that he felt pain and heard a pop in his right arm. Employee worked his regular job until 12/14/2011 when he went to the doctor for a follow-up visit and was restricted from working. First day missed was 12/14/2011.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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