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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222100021 · 07/27/2022 · Coal-Mac LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Welder (non-shop)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
71
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
John Mitch Potter
Operator
Coal-Mac LLC
Mine
4608984

Narrative

Employee was lifting a boring bar and trying to slide it in the bearing. As they were lifting and pulling they felt a sharp pain in the groin area. EE was transported to the hospital where they were diagnosed with a hernia. The boring bar weighs approximately 75lbs. EE returned to work the next day and hasn't missed any work yet. Restricted to no lifting over 15 lbs.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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