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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122130005 · 07/25/2012 · Apogee Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Apogee Coal Company LLC
Mine
4608939

Narrative

Employee was removing hydraulic cap bolts (cap was pressurized with oil) and one came loose. The hydraulic pressure cut his work pants and skin on his right knee/shin. He went to MedExpress on 7/29/12 and was released to modified duty; no bending stooping or kneeling until follow up appt 8/4/12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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