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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220020840084 · 03/15/2002 · Sunny Ridge Mining Co., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Sunny Ridge Mining Co., Inc.
Mine
1517960

Narrative

EE STARTED TO BREAK A HOSE LOOSE WITH A WRENCH. AS HE PUT PRESSURE ON THE WRENCH HIS BACK GAVE OUT, & HE FELL TO THE GROUND & GOT HIMSELF BACK UP & LEANED ON THE TRUCK UNTIL HELP ARRIVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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