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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220020630039 · 02/17/2002 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
35
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A GEAR BOX ON THE DML DRILL. HE WAS POSITIONING THE GEAR BOX TO START THE BOLTS WHEN IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS. WHEN HE REACHED AND CAUGHT IT HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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