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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152400058 · 08/03/2015 · Sidney Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
245
Mine experience
3.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Sidney Coal Company, LLC
Mine
1519097

Narrative

Employee stated that while he was examining belts he struck his head against the roof. He continued to work and then struck his head yet another time on an overcast beam. He was then brought to the surface and transported to the hospital and received a full release. He continued to work until 8-19-2015 when he returned to the Dr. and was taken off until further notice.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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