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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232230022 · 08/04/2023 · Bridger Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was performing an oil change on 1774 after removing the first oil filter. Employee began to remove the second filter the employee felt 3 pops in their right arm between the bicep and forearm. Employee stated that the filter could have been stuck or had been put on too tight. MRI was done and a torn muscle was found.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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