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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041940115 · 07/06/2004 · Elk Run Coal Co.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

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

Narrative

HOLDING ENGINE SIDE GUARD TO START BOLT, DROPPED PANEL AND CAUGHT IT PULLING MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK. *EMPLOYEE WAS OFF WORK 7/7 & 7/8 BUT DID NOT SEEK TREATMENT UNTIL 7/9 RETURNED ON 7/12.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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