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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220113550047 · 12/15/2011 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
84
Mine experience
17.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

Employee was operating a diesel locomotive and had gotten off the motor to throw the track switch. When he did so he felt a pain in his right shoulder and upper chest. Employee continued to work and finished his shift. After his shift the pain increased and he sought medical attention.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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