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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022700046 · 09/18/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
5.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HAND ROCK DUSTING #5 BELT 4 CROSS CUTS FROM THE BELTHEAD. THE HEIGHT WAS APPROX 4-4 1/2 FT WHILE CARRYING 40 LB BAG OF ROCK DUST HE FELT A BURNING PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA, RESULTIN G IN A MUSCLE STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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