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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001080062 · 03/15/2000 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING CABLE OFF A TRUSS BOLT ON THE #1 HEADGATE. AS INJURED WAS PULLING HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN AND ADVISED TO R EMAIN AWAY FROM WORK FOR 3 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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