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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032130042 · 07/19/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
WHEEL-FROM CAR OR TRUCK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
46
Mine experience
0.57 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Co.
Mine
4607938

Narrative

EE WAS HELPING LOAD A TIRE INTO THE SERVICE TRUCK. LATER IN THE SHIFT EE STATED HIS BACK WAS HURTING HIM. EE COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AND TRANSPORTEDHIMSELF TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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