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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220012670043 · 09/18/2001 · Independence Coal Company Inc
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 4
Mine experience 0.15 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Massey Energy Company
Operator Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine 4603755
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD SIPPLIES OFF THE GROUND ONTO A PALLET TO BE MOVED BY A FORK LIFT, AND WHILE DOING SO HE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK. HE THEN WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, AND BEGAN MISSING WORK THEN.
Source
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