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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220040980042 · 03/29/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
32
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CONSOL Energy Inc
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON 6 NORTH MAINS LAYING TRACK FOR 8A SECTION SWITCH, WHILE GUIDING RAIL WITH SLATE BAR HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUS BACK INJURY (WHILE EMPLOYED FOR ANOTHER COMPANY) AND HAS HAD ONGOING TREATMENT. X-RAYS SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF FRACTURE OR MALALIGNMENT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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