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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130500046 · 02/13/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Rock duster
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Employee was dragging rock dust hose into #4 entry of East Corridor at 40 crosscut. The rock dust hose snagged on an object causing it to stop suddenly and jerk hose back. Employee felt a strain in his groin.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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