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STRIKING OR BUMPING

220042310031 · 08/02/2004 · Bandmill Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
STRIKING OR BUMPING
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
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
53
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Bandmill Coal, LLC
Mine
4605086

Narrative

EE WAS BOLTING UP SKIRT RUBBER IN THE BACK OF A CHUTE IN A BENT OVER POSITION. WHEN RISING UP, HE STATED HE BUMPED HIS LOWER BACK ON THE BOTTOM OF A HANDRAIL. HE WAS SCHEDULED OFF FOR SIX DAYS & DURING THIS TIME HE WENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A HERNIATED DISC. RECOVERY TIME IS UNKNOWN. NOTE: HE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 8-9-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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