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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120970024 · 03/28/2012 · Ohio American Energy Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio American Energy Incorporated
Mine
3304550

Narrative

Pin was being removing from a pusher block on the highwall miner launch using a pry bar. He squatted down under the launch, pulled on the pry bar and felt discomfort in his groin. Cause was poor judgement in the means of removal of the pin. Rule compliance not a factor, mine equipment not a factor, proper clothing not a factor and miner proficiency and attitude may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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