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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042710049 · 09/17/2004 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
51
Mine experience
0.98 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Alledged incident was to have occurred while this ee was shoveling coal onto the No. 2 tailpiece due to a spill. Cause of this injury was safety awarness and improper lifting. Rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, attitude may be a factor, mining equipment/systems not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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