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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220140930035 · 03/25/2014 · Brody Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
198
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Brody Mining LLC
Mine
4609086

Narrative

Employee stated that he was using a slate bar to straighten the front basket of a mantrip. As he pulled on the slate bar, he felt pain in his right shoulder causing him to lose his grip on the slate bar and fall to the ground. This resulted in a back and right shoulder strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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