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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142090026 · 07/12/2014 · Brody Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.92 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated that he was examining the 2-C beltline when he walked into low top and struck his hardhat/head against a belt hanger that was sticking down from the top. This resulted in a strained neck and restricted work days. The incident did not become reportable until 7/16/14 when the employee was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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