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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142030012 · 05/13/2014 · Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
170
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Paramont Coal Company Virginia, LLC
Mine
4406929

Narrative

Employee was removing a canopy from a drill that was stuck. The employee was rocking the canopy to loosen it. When the canopy came loose, it slid to the side. He caught the canopy and lowered it to the ground causing pain in his right shoulder. He continued to work up until he had surgery on 7/21/14.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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