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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220192420002 · 08/20/2019 · CAM Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
NECK
Days lost
216
Mine experience
0.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rhino Resource Partners LP
Operator
CAM Mining LLC
Mine
4608930

Narrative

During workday EE used a sledge hammer, carried boxes of blasting caps and other tasks. When shift was over they were experiencing pain in neck and shoulders. EE said it felt like a pinched nerve. EE did not know which task caused the injury. MRI revealed fracture of C& and C6 spinous process. Sent home with cervical collar. Will see a neurosurgeon. (Edited to fit 384 characters)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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