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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220060830008 · 03/13/2006 · Red River Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
7.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
William D Humphreys
Operator
Red River Coal Company Inc
Mine
4406199

Narrative

Employee stated that he was bent over the fine refuse discharge chute attempting to pull out a vibrating screen panel. As he was bent over, he attempted to lift out the screen. When he did, he felt pain in the lower back area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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