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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220171790042 · 06/21/2017 · Brooks Run South Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
131
Mine experience
1.48 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Brooks Run South Mining, LLC
Mine
4606263

Narrative

EE was helping 2 other employees lift a shuttle car speed reducer on to a 4-wheeler when EE felt something pop in right knee. EE works a 4 on 4 off schedule and was scheduled to return to work on 6/26/2017 in which EE's doctor stated was unable to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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