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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220061600016 · 06/06/2006 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Timbering, Build cribs
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
268
Mine experience
4.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee claimed to have hurt his back while lifting a 5x7 timber to build a 9-point crib. Cause of this injury was unsafe lifting habits. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment (back support) was not being worn, miner attitude could be a factor, mining equip/systems was not a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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