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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220051590045 · 04/20/2004 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 249
Mine experience 3 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Massey Energy Company
Operator Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine 4607009
Narrative EE AND ANOTHER SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WERE LIFTING THE MINER WATER LINE WHICH WAS STRETCHED TIGHT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE DID NOT CEASE WORK AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, BUT DID SEEK CARE AT A LATER DATE.
Source
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