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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051020019 · 04/01/2005 · Black Castle Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
BLDG,STRUCT,BOAT,RAFT,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Black Castle Mining Co
Mine
4605992

Narrative

EE with prior history of recurring back pain was climbing structural steel to make a connection on a 4-legged tower. While climbing, he felt a sudden burning sensation in his low back, but continued to work remainder of shift. His next shift on 4/4/05, he was still sore and went to doctor where he was diagnosed with low back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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