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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122970004 · 10/06/2012 · Newtown Energy, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Mantrip
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
146
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Newtown Energy, Inc.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated, while traveling to the section a roll of plastic mesh entered the cab of the mantrip and struck him in the back of the head. The employee suffered a cervical strain and contusion.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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