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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220060610008 · 01/20/2006 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Supply man, Nipper
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
66
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was binding a load of supplies down, using a 3 in. strap with a ratchet. As he was ratcheting the strap tight he felt pain in his lower back. Did not miss any work until 02/27/2006. Going for MRI.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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