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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152520002 · 07/25/2015 · Emerald Processing, LLC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
1.04 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4608759

Narrative

EE stated that he was in #5 entry hanging shuttle car anchor when right arm hyperextended backward. Been attempting to place a pin in a shackle with left hand while trying to hold anchor with right. Incident became reportable 8/30/2015 follow-up diagnosed the ee with a torn tendon. EE returned to work at his normal job class. On 10/14/15 ee began missing work due to the injury

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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