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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220050750044 · 09/27/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4605295

Narrative

EE STATED THAT HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK AS HE LIFTED ON A 1/2"" CHAIN TO APPLY AROUND 42"" BELT. HE WAS ASSISTING WITH UNLOADING OF A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT BEING DELIVERED TO PREP PLANT. EE CON'T TO WORK UNTIL 3/8/05. TAKEN OFF WORK 3/9/05 TO HAVE SURGERY TO REPAIR HPN L4-5. EE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 3/9/05

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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