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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220023300041 · 11/14/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Independence Coal Company Inc
Mine
4607273

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AT THE #1 PORTAL USING THE 1 1/2"" WASH DOWN WATER HOSE TO CLEAN OUT A DRAIN. ONCE THE DRAIN WAS CLEARED EE BEGAN PUTTING THE HOSE OVER HIS SHOULDER. AS HE PULLED THE HOSE THROUGH THE MUD, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST AND UPPER STOMACH. HE CEASED WORK IMMEDIATELY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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