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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220002030025 · 07/10/2000 · Elk Run Coal Co.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity Bulldozer
Injury source BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 138
Mine experience 13 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Massey Energy Company
Operator Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine 4607938
Narrative INJURED WAS OPERATING A D11N DOZER WHEN A ROCK ROLLED ONTO THE PUSH ARM. WHEN HE PULLED THE ROCK OFF THE PUSH ARM, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE BEGAN MISSING WORK ON 7/12/00.
Source
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