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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220011520018 · 05/19/2001 · 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
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
278
Mine experience
9.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS LOADING A ROLL OF PLASTIC SCREEN INTO A JEEP. AS HE ATTEMPTED TO LIFT THE ROLL, HE TWISTED HIS BACK AND PULLED HIS LEFT SHOULDER. IMPROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE INJURY. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT. THE INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, TRAINING, ATTITUDE, SAFETY DEVICES, OR

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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