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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210270009 · 01/14/2021 · Gibson County Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
THIGH/FEMUR
Days lost
79
Mine experience
6.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Gibson County Coal, LLC
Mine
1202388

Narrative

The employee was reclaiming belt structure and pulled something in EE's left leg lifting a 42"" top roller. EE continued working but was still experiencing pain and discomfort on the back of EE's leg. An MRI later revealed a partial tear in EE's hamstring. EE is expected to make a full recovery without requiring any surgery. EE began missing work on 01/26/2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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