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MACHINERY
220061510060
· 05/17/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
POWER SAW
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
280
Mine experience
31 years
Operator
Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456
Narrative
EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS KNEELING DOWN USING A BAND SAW TO CUT UP OLD RAILS. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STAND HE FELT A PAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS LOWER BACK. HE ASKED A FELLOW EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST IN GETTING HIM TO HIS FEET.
Source
Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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