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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000680019 · 02/29/2000 · Glasgow Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
9 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Glasgow Inc
Operator
Glasgow Inc
Mine
3600153

Narrative

INJURED WAS REMOVING A SPROCKET FROM THE SHAFT OF AN APRON FEEDER TO FACILITATE THE CHANGING OF THE SHAFTS BEARING, INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS IN A BENT OVER POSITION AND WHILE REMOVING A HEAVY SPROCKET FROM THE SHAFT, TWISTED TO THE SIDE. HE REPORTEDLY FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTIVITY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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