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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060520080 · 02/15/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
29
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Employee stated he was unloading supplies from the section supply cars onto the scoop. While doing so he lifted a large box of glue with his arms extended too far out. When he lifted he felt pain in his right arm on the inside of his elbow. The glue box was 36"" long, 8"" high & 10"" wide. Estimated weight 30 lbs. The box was in good shape, and the plastic bands were intact.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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