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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220053130010 · 10/27/2005 · ICG Eastern LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
88
Mine experience
13.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
Operator
ICG Eastern LLC
Mine
4607945

Narrative

Injured and co-worker were working on a 785 rock truck engine. They had to work underneath the engine and were having problems trying to remove a piston. During the process, he overexerted or twisted his back while pushing up on a connecting rod. The pain grew worse as the shift proceeded. He worked the next shift but had to seek medical attention on Monday, 10/31/2005.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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