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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220170730027 · 03/02/2017 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4801646

Narrative

Employee had been performing several tasks during working shift, tasks included carrying belt rollers, picking up/carrying crib blocks and rolling cable. During the shift employee felt pain in groin area and on March 10, 2017, medical professionals diagnosed employee with a hernia. Late reporting due to late medical evaluation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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