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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220193360001 · 09/18/2019 · Clas Coal Company Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
192
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William Ridley Elkins Jr
Operator
Clas Coal Company Inc.
Mine
1519325

Narrative

EE was replacing the ripper head jack on the continuous miner, the excessive lifting and pushing resulted in a burning sensation in EE's left shoulder. EE reported that EE's shoulder was burning. EE continued working until 9/27/19 which time EE went to a doctor. EE performed regular job duties until shoulder surgery on 11/21/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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