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MACHINERY

220133080018 · 09/17/2013 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7.9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101401

Narrative

REPORTABLE ONLY: The roofbolter machine was backing up and the cable reel was engaged on when the cable tightened up hitting the employee (that was outby the machine) on the inside of the knee. THIS CAUSED A PARTIAL MCL TEAR THAT WAS DIAGNOSED ON 10/25/13 AFTER A MRI, RESULTING IN A REPORTABLE INJURY. Employee has been working since date of accident and is continuing to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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