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FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

220013300013 · 09/12/2001 · T L Edwards Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Enter/work in bins, Silos
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
0.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Terry L Edwards
Operator
T L Edwards Inc
Mine
1900577

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING HIS USUAL VISUAL CHECK OF THE PLANT DURING SHIFT WHEN A PIECE OF FLAT STONE BOUNCED OFF OF THE SCREEN DECK AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE IN HIS HARD HAT. THE EMPLOYEE COMP- LAINED OF A SORE NECK AND LOWER BACK AND BURNINGPAIN AND DISCOMFORT. HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET EVALUATED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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