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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002150011 · 07/21/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
5
Mine experience
27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING POSTS FROM A SUPPLY CAR INTO A CROSSCUT ALONG THE MAIN NORTH TRACK. HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE CAR WHILE THROWING THE POSTS OFF. HE JAMMED HIS HEAD INTO THE TOP, SPRA INING HIS NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM. NO DAMAGE OCCURRED TO THE MINING EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, OR PROTECTIVE ITEMS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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