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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220131440047 · 05/10/2013 · McElroy Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
208
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
McElroy Coal Company
Mine
4601437

Narrative

He stated that he was using a slate bar to untwist the longwall face chain on the 12A future longwall setup face. He stated that when he pushed up with his chest and his arms he heard a snap and felt a pain in his left ankle and calf. It was discovered by this office on 5-22-13 after receiving the notes from the doctor that he tore his Achilles tendon in his left ankle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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