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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152330005 · 08/13/2015 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Couple or uncouple mine car
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
115
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee stated that while attempting to uncouple mine supply cars on the mine bottom he felt a pain in his left knee. Employee was diagnosed with a sprain/strain type injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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