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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220241930008 · 06/27/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PALLETS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
13.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

A pallet was hanging over the side of a dumpster. Employee tried to push the pallet into the dumpster and strained the right bicep. An MRI was done on 7-2-24 and it showed a tear to the bicep. Employee was placed on restrictions and surgery was scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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