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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012130004 · 07/20/2001 · Eastern Mingo Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Ventilation maintenance
Injury source
BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Eastern Mingo Coal Company
Mine
4608680

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING VENTILATION CURTAIN OUT FROM UNDER LOOSE COAL THAT HAD FALLEN ON IT AND HURT HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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