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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142300005 · 08/05/2014 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that the 1 West tailpiece had gobbed out and after cleaning the tailpiece he bent down, picked up a rock, and tossed it onto the belt when he felt pain in his neck. The employee sought medical treatment for the strain and was placed on restricted duty for three days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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