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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142950043 · 08/05/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Spot rail cars, Trip riding
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
73
Mine experience
5.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601436

Narrative

Employee was cleaning/shoveling around old loaded track switch. When he went to throw switch, the switch became stuck. When this happened he felt a pop in his shoulder. It didn't involve any compliance issues. No equipment involved. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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