HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Black Hills Energy
Start: 01/15/2024

220240250017 · 01/15/2024 · Black Hills Energy

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation: Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost: 90
Mine experience: 1.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Black Hills Corp
Operator: Black Hills Energy
Mine: 4800083

Narrative

Crew members were working to start beltline in sub-zero temperatures. On start up, EE noticed coworker standing too close to the belt, reached out and pulled coworker away from belt. When pulling, EE felt a pop in right shoulder. Full Thickness rotator cuff tear was diagnosed on 01/24/2024. Surgery is scheduled for 01/31/2024

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown