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MACHINERY

220170830017 · 03/07/2017 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
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
36
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

While installing a 16' cable bolt, employee felt a pop in right shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and did not involve job proficiency, attitude, or machinery. Employee was injured on 3/7/2017 but the doctor did not take EE off of work until 3/20/2017.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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