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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121940006 · 01/19/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
94
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

The employee was removing a drill steel from the hole drilled in the top and felt pain in his left shoulder. The employee completed his shift and continued working his regular schedule. Periodic pain continued and an examination later showed a tear to his left bicep. Surgery was scheduled for July 5, 2012. First day away from work July 5, 2012

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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