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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122790016 · 09/24/2012 · Five Star Mining Inc

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, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
77
Mine experience
2.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Donald Blankenberger
Operator
Five Star Mining Inc
Mine
1202249

Narrative

Employee was installing a roof bolt when he heard his elbow crack. Employee went to the doctor sustaining a strain/sprain to his arm and may need surgery and will remain off work for an uncertain period of time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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