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220122830052 · 09/26/2012 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
Nature of injury
POISONING,SYSTEMIC
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Days lost
9
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robindale Energy Services Inc
Operator
Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
Mine
3601761

Narrative

While performing maintenance employee suffered an insect bite to his left forearm. After wound became red and swollen, employee went to hospital for observation. He was diagnosed with MRSA staph infection and kept in hospital to treat infection. Employee has not yet returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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