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MACHINERY

220173030018 · 08/18/2017 · 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
Rock duster
Activity
Rock dust machine
Injury source
UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
449
Mine experience
13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Rock dust hose got caught on something while employee was dragging it causing ee to feel a strain in shoulder. This did not involve any compliance issues. Personal protective equipment was being used and this did not involve attitude, job proficiency, or machinery. Employee worked until 10/23/2017 when doctor took ee off of work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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