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MACHINERY

220132610004 · 09/05/2013 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
220
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While installing truss bolts the injured was pushing a drill steel in a hole when he felt discomfort in his right shoulder. After a doctor's exam and a MRI it was determined that the injured has degenerative conditions that require surgery. This incident is being reported as an occupational illness's. The injured worked toll 9/11/13 when he went off for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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