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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041190042 · 04/20/2004 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Lay or repair railroad track
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
2.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Alleged accident was to have occurred while this employee was laying track. He stated that after being bent over most of the day when he straightened up he felt his back get stiff. Cause of the injury was lifting techniques. Compliance with rules/regs not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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