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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171320004 · 05/03/2017 · The Marion County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
8
Mine experience
11.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Marion County Coal Company
Mine
4601433

Narrative

While using a hand crank to raise the drop door on a ballast car with EE's right arm, the door got stuck. EE went to apply greater force and felt a pain in EE's posterior right forearm, 1"" distal of elbow. Referred to specialist for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. No problems with mining methods, PPE, training or compliance issues.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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