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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220012470217 · 08/22/2001 · Performance 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
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
MOTORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
212
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Performance Coal Company
Mine
4608436

Narrative

THREE MEN WERE ATTEMPTING TO SLIDE A NEW CONVEYOR MOTOR FROM A SCOOP BUCKET WHEN ONE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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