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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220121380024 · 05/12/2012 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Caught in, under or between NEC
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
84
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4609163

Narrative

While shoveling spillage onto #6 conveyor belt, injured's shovel got caught between the belt and mine roof, jerking his body. This caused pain in his upper back and neck. He is off work seeking treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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