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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
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