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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220003540019 · 11/30/2000 · Alex Energy Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy Inc
Mine
4608787

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING CARRY A TAIL ROLLER WITH 3 OTHER MEN. HE BENT OVER TO LIFT IT THREW THE STOPPING AS HE DID SO HE FELT A POP AND A BURNING SENSATION IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE WAS TRANSPORTED T O THE HOSPITAL THAT DAY, HE WENT TO SPECIALIST AND RETURNED TO WORK ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE SHIFT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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