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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220191860027 · 05/02/2019 · BNI Coal, Ltd

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.83 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Allete Inc
Operator
BNI Coal, Ltd
Mine
3200218

Narrative

Miner was having problems with rt. elbow, appears to be from a previous surgery non-work related. On July 3rd the mine was informed by WSI the inflammation in the elbow was in a different location where the surgery took place year ago. This appears to have been cause, while pushing on a dragline cable during the re-socketing process in May. Currently on restricted duty

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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