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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121560017 · 05/19/2012 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
177
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

Employee was cranking the handle on the water hose reel when he felt his right shoulder pop, causing pain. He was seen by the ER physician and excused from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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