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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220222690013 · 06/17/2022 · Republic Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Inspect equipment or mine
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
Operator
Republic Energy LLC
Mine
4609054

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING AN ELECTRICAL INSPECTION ON A SERVICE TRUCK. EE HAD TO REMOVE THE MIG BOX FROM THE SERVICE TRUCK IN ORDER TO CHECK THE GROUND. EE WAS ON EE'S KNEES PUTTING THE MIG BOX BACK INTO PLACE WHEN EE FELT PAIN IN EE'S RIGHT ELBOW & BICEP. EMPLOYEE'S PHYSICIAN HAS NOW PERSCRIBED PHYSICAL THERAPY. THIS IS THE REASON WE ARE NOW REPORTING THE ACCIDENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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