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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042430133 · 08/13/2004 · Elk Run 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
121
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608553

Narrative

MEMBER PULLING ON MINER CABLE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. MEMBER HAD VACATION SCHEDULED FOR WEEK OF 8/16/04 PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT. MEMBER NOTIFIED SAFETY DEPARTMENT AUG 20, 2004 THAT HE WOULD NOT BE RETURNING TO WORK AFTER VACATION.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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