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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220141290035 · 05/01/2014 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
7.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

Employee stated that he was installing a cable stand off on a continuous miner. While installing a bolt the ratchet, 1/2 inch drive with a 30 mm socket, malfunctioned and caused him to stumble forward. His lower back was sore the next day.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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