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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220210960046 · 03/26/2021 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
88
Mine experience
3.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
Operator
Bridger Coal Company
Mine
4800677

Narrative

Employee was changing out a transfer chute wear plate. The employee was directing the crane when the wear plate became hung up. The employee freed the wear plate and as the plate settled the employee's right wrist was caught and bent backwards. The employee was referred to University of Utah. A diagnosis from the employee was received on 03/29/2021 after EE's surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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