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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220152880014 · 10/08/2015 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Walking, Running
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ARM,NEC
Days lost
182
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

Walked through gate encountering cobwebs and large spider which alarmed employee causing him to instinctively react in swatting motion. Struck elbow on post of fence. Was later treated at hospital for blood clot

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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