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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.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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