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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220020630099 · 02/22/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
96
Mine experience
30 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EE WAS USING A COME-ALONG TO PUT A CANOPY ONTO A SHUTTLE CAR. AS HE PULLED ON THE HANDLE FOR THE COME-ALONG HE FELT PAIN IN THE BACK OF HIS LEFT KNEE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT. IMPROPER BODY POSITION CAUSED THE INJURY. NO OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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