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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220202820019 · 10/02/2020 · Spartan Mining Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Drilling
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
115
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Spartan Mining Company, LLC
Mine
4609522

Narrative

Employee stated while drilling a cable bolt hole, the drill steel became lodged. EE was jerking on the steel when EE felt a pop in the left shoulder. EE exited mine to waiting ambulance but refused service. EE drove self POV to Hospital where EE was give time off work and referred to specialist. EE remains off working pending determination of specialist.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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