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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062330048 · 08/08/2006 · Highland Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
3.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Highland Mining Company LLC
Mine
1502709

Narrative

EE reported when lifting the roof bolter boom jack (hydraulic cylinder) from the cradle, he experienced pain in the low back region. The pain continued, two days later sought medical treatment and was diagnosed as experiencing strain to his low back muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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