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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220052990043 · 10/20/2005 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A SCOOP CAR CANOPY AROUND TO MEASURE THE LENGTH OF THE LEGS ON THE CANOPY. AS HE LIFTED THE CANOPY, HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK. CANOPY WAS LAYING ON MINE FLOOR.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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