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MACHINERY

220160810020 · 03/16/2016 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Spartan Mining Company, LLC
Mine
4601544

Narrative

EE stated EE was installing the 1st rib bolt on the opr side. After drilling hole, EE inserted top of the bolt into hole and the plate became stuck in gob. EE jerked the bolt & felt a pain in EE's left shoulder. EE was transported outside & refused ambulance. At Bluefield Reg. Hosp ER EE rec'd X ray. EE was restricted from work until visit to specialist. Started missing on 3/17/16.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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