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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171070016 · 04/10/2017 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ANKLE
Days lost
169
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

Employee stepped out of scoop ee was operating and felt a ""pop"" in left ankle. Diagnosed with a torn Achilles tendon. Employee did not violate any laws, rules, or policies. Employee has a good attitude for safety. EE did not have a specific incident and is believed this is a result of a body failure type injury. Employee has proper training and was wearing required PPE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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