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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220010080118 · 12/18/2000 · Hobet Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
42
Mine experience
20 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Hobet Mining Inc
Mine
4604670

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN ALIGNMENT BAR WHILE ASSISTING WITHT HE INSTALLATION OF CUTTING EDGES ON A GRADER'S BLADE. DURING THE PROCESS HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. THIS REPORT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS AND RECEIVING MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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