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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220042590021 · 08/06/2004 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
122
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

HE WAS USING A BAR TO ADJUST THE FORKS ON A SCOOP AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. HE EVENTUALLY WENT TO A DOCTOR AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MUSCLE STRAIN.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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