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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220022900002 · 08/19/2002 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
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 BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 34
Mine experience 10 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Rag Aktiengesellschaft
Operator Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine 3605466
Narrative WAS HELPING MOVE A POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX IN SECTION. THE BOX WAS ON A SCOOP FORK. HE REACHED ACROSS SCOOP TO PULL BOX FURTHER ONTO FORKS & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE WORKED UNTIL OCT.5, 2002 , WHEN HE WENT OFF WORK.
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