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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220070180041 · 01/04/2007 · Alex Energy, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
150
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Alex Energy, LLC
Mine
4606870

Narrative

EE was trying to change a table bushing on drill because it would not go down to allow the breakout wrench to clear it. EE began to pry up on the table bushing with a pry bar when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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