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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220160040009 · 12/28/2015 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

Miner was using a chain fall to position the rock box for the 3 East transfer. He felt a pain in his left shoulder while pulling down on the chain fall trying to maneuver the rock box into its proper location. Given time off for shoulder pain. Was reaching overhead to pull down. No problems with mining methods, ppe, training or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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