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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021760019 · 06/17/2002 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
0.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
El Paso Energy Corp
Operator
Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC
Mine
4608852

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A CRIB BLOCK FOR LEVERAGE TO MINE A BATTERY STAND BACK FROM COAL RIB, FELT PAIN IN NECK AND CHEST AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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