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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220250130032 · 12/20/2024 · Sunrise Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
17
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee bent down to lift a rail and felt the right knee pop and felt like it was grinding. An MRI on 1/8/2025 showed that the right knee had a meniscus tear. Employee is being scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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