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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163060018 · 09/26/2016 · Mammoth Coal

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
24
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Mammoth Coal
Mine
4603317

Narrative

Employee was helping 3 other employees drag metal grating across the plant floor. Employee felt a sharp pain in lower stomach. Employee continued to work, and was diagnosed with a hernia on 10/27/2016. The employee has been released to work regular duties until 1-13-2017 when employee will go before a surgeon to have the hernia repaired.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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