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MACHINERY

220021700005 · 06/03/2002 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
0.82 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A DRAIN PLUG FROM THE FINAL DRIVES ON THE 3500 WHEN THE SOCKET BROKE CAUSING HIM TO MOVE FORWARD ABRUPTLY, STRAINING HIS MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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