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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220062890061 · 10/02/2006 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion NEC
Occupation Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 173
Mine experience 30.71 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine 4601271
Narrative The EE stated he was helping move a 12' piece of 85 pound steel rail, when he felt pain in his lower back. The EE did not miss any work until 10/4/06. He has degenerative disc disease in the L5-S1 level.
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