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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220211250022 · 01/28/2021 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Spot rail cars, Trip riding
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
147
Mine experience
2.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coronado Coal LLC
Operator
Buchanan Minerals, LLC
Mine
4404856

Narrative

The injured was attempting to throw a track switch at Brk 19 on 10 East Section. EE placed left foot on the switch handle to push it down and when EE pushed the handle down, EE felt a sharp pain in the left calf. The employee started missing work on April 29, 2021.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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