Name: Kumar Tamang
Age/Sex: 28/Male
Marital Status: Unmarried
Address: Ward 6, Pakali VDC, Okhaldhunga
Date of Injury: 4/8/2005
Type of Injury: Compression #L, with paraplegia
Cause of Injury: Mining Accident

Kumar was admitted to the centre on October 1st, 2005. He was injured while working in a coal mine in Meghalaya, India when the mine collapsed. He had been cared for by his employers, but had not received surgery. Kumar, prior to the accident, had been the sole bread-winner for his mother and younger brother. As a result of his worry, he was initially depressed when admitted to the centre. While at the centre, Kumar received sewing training as well as physiotherapy.

When discharged from the centre on May 15th, 2006, Kumar required a wheelchair but was fully independent in it.