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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122010008 · 07/09/2012 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
41
Mine experience
15.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

He was changing an axle on a 5 ton motor. As he rolled the axle in place he felt a pain in his groin area. He was diagnosed with a bi-lateral hernia and began missing work his next scheduled shift (7/10/12).

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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