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MACHINERY

220012640011 · 09/10/2001 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
3.76 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Mine
3600970

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN THE MINE FLOOR WITH AN AIR POWERED DRILL. AS HE PULLED THE DRILL/STEEL OUT OF THE FLOOR THE BIT GOT STUCK. THE EMPLOYEE PULLED UP ON THE DRILL, WHICH CAUSED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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