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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022380159 · 08/14/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608055

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE #3 ENTRY SPAD #12799 OPERATING HELPER SIDE OF FLETCHER RRII ROOFBOLTER. EE WASREACHING FOR A ""PIZZA PAN PLATE"" WHEN HE FELT PAIN INHIS BACK. EE HAS HAD A PAST HISTORY OF BACK PRO BLEMS AND WEARS A BACK BRACE FOR SUPPORT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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