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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220002770020 · 09/18/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS HELPING REMOVE PROTECTIVE COVE PLATE FOR CONTACTOR COVE RONT HE 630 BATTERY SCOOP. WHILE LIFTING ON THE METAL COVER WITH 2 OTHER MEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOW ER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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