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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
Machine
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