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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161300018 · 04/29/2016 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
101
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee stated was throwing CM cable out of roadway when felt a pain in right shoulder and bicep. Employee refused first aid and finished shift and sought medical treatment the following morning. Employee visited RGH ER and referred to ortho doctor. Employee was excused from work through 5/6/2016 and remains away from work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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