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MACHINERY

220023240003 · 11/12/2002 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
IMPACTOR,TAMPER
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
145
Mine experience
0.05 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EE WAS STEMMING BLASTHOLES WITH DRILL CUTTINGS WHILE CHANGING SHOVEL FROM ONE HAND TO THE OTHERHE TWISTED BACK. TREATED AT LOCAL EMERGENCY FACILITY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION AND REST.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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