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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180040017 · 12/08/2017 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
129
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was repairing a loading machine tram chain in the 5 West area. When pulling the chain back together employee felt a pain in left elbow. Employee underwent surgery on 12/20/17 to repair a left bicep tendon. It didn't involve any compliance issues. It didn't involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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