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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040540092 · 02/01/2004 · 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
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF OF THE SPOOL TO CHANGE THE CABLE ON THE ROOF BOLTER. HE WAS PULLING 50 FEET AT A TIME WHEN HIS BACK POPPED. HIS FIRST DAY AWAY FROM WORK WAS FRIDAY, FEB. 13TH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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