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MACHINERY

220051220005 · 04/26/2005 · Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Grader
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
3.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Ashland Inc
Operator
Thunder Basin Coal Company LLC
Mine
4800977

Narrative

Employee complained of back pain at the end of his shift, although there was no single event that caused any pain. A doctor examined him and concluded that a multitude of factors have contributed to this condition over time including weight, physical condition and operating heavy equipment. He was placed on bed rest and prescribed physical therapy.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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