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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152450023 · 08/25/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
43
Mine experience
1.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

EE stated that he was reattaching a wire to the starter of the 910 mantrip at the time of the incident. He stated that he had to reach under the shields during the process and strained his shoulder and the pain intensified after servicing the wheel unit of a shuttle car. EE later sought medical attention and diagnosed with a strain. He was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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