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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012320054 · 08/03/2001 · 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
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
33
Mine experience
29 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE WAS LIFTING A ROTATING BUSH DEVICE ONTO THE MOUNTING MECHANISM OF A TRACTOR. THE TRACTOR WAS USED TO BRUSH DIRT OFF A ROADWAY. AS HE LIFTED THE BRUSH HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK & RIGHT HIP. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION OR EQUIPMENT. THE JOB DID NOT INVOLVE COMPLIANCE, JOB SKILLS, PROFICIENCY, TRAINING, ATTITUDE, PROTECTIVE ITEMS OR PROTECTIVE DEV

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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