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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220011130039 · 04/09/2001 · Vigo Coal Company, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
Operator
Vigo Coal Company, Inc.
Mine
1202178

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN PRYING ON A LODGED ROCK IN THEMACHINE. HE LEANED OVER WITH THE PRY BAR IN HIS HANDS AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AREA. THIS BECAME REPORTABLE WHEN HE RECEIVED PRESCRIPTION MED ICATION. THERE WAS NO TIME LOST FROM THE JOB.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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