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MACHINERY

220121670027 · 04/20/2012 · Rhino Eastern LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
144
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation; Rhino Resource Partners LP
Operator
Rhino Eastern LLC
Mine
4608758

Narrative

Employee was installing rib straps on MMU 004-0. While making a sudden turn, he felt a burning sensation in his lower back on 4/20/12. On 6/8/12 his back was hurting so he went home early. That afternoon, he went to visit his Doctor concerning his back and is off by Doctor's orders until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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