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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141760047 · 12/02/2013 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
88
Mine experience
34.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

EE was in the process of tightening a take-up on the surface sampler belt using a wrench. As he was pulling on the wrench he felt pain in his left shoulder. EE continued to work up until 6-17-2014 when he had surgery to repair his shoulder. His first day of work missed due to this incident was 6-17-2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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