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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220123060026 · 10/23/2012 · Excel Mining LLC

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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
121
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

Injured employee was in the process of installing permanent roof support. He had placed the end of roof bolt into the mine roof and was in the process of straightening the bolt when he felt a pull in his lower back. He continued to work until 10/30/12 when he was seen by a local physician and removed from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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