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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220002370027 · 08/07/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 21
Mine experience 19 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Robert E Murray
Operator Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine 3301159
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN THE OUTSIDE SUPPLY YARD. HE WAS LIFTING A FULL OXYGEN TANK THAT WAS TO BE PLACED IN A TRACK MOUNTED TANK CAR. AS HE LIFTED THE OXYGEN CYLINDER IT SLIPPED IN HIS HAND CA USING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.
Source
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