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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160220020 · 01/15/2016 · Mach Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
54
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coalfield Transport Inc; Foresight Energy/ Murray Energy
Operator
Mach Mining LLC
Mine
1103141

Narrative

Employee was attempting to load an oxygen cylinder for welding into a scoop bucket. EE was carrying the cylinder and stepped on a loose rock. EE slipped, buckling right knee. The cylinder fell across the back of right leg and right knee. EE felt a ""pop"". Results of the injury reveal a torn meniscus.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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