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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152100014 · 06/18/2015 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
43
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

Employee stated he was unlapping belt for a section move when he felt some pain in his right knee. Employee continued to work and sought medical attention on 6/19/2015 where an x-ray was negative. He was referred to a specialist and an MRI results were discussed with the employee on 7/23/2015.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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