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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021960126 · 07/10/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CO-WORKER IN LIFTING A SEIVE TO ANCHOR OVERHEAD TO BE USED FOR SCREEN INSTALLATION, AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. MEDICAL RECEIVED 7/10/02 SHOWS DEGENERATIVE CHANGES WITH OSTEOPHYTE FORMATION AND DISC NARROWING. THE EMPLOYEE HAS A MEDICAL HISTORY ASSOCIATED TO THE BACK DATING 1976 UP TO AND INCLUDING 2000.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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