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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220143070077 · 10/14/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
40
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

The individual was pulling cables for the installation of a conveyor belt storage unit when he felt pain in his side. The individual suffered a hernia. the injured continued to work till the day of his surgery, 10-31-2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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