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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222070039 · 07/14/2022 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling timber
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
15
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hallador Energy Company
Operator
Sunrise Coal, LLC
Mine
1202394

Narrative

Injured was lifting a 6' timber when EE felt something abnormal in their arm. EE went home after EE's shift and applied ice. The next day EE was still in pain and was sent to the doctor. A follow-up appointment on 7/20/2022 determined that the right bicep had a tear and was going to require surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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