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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071770036 · 06/18/2007 · Premier Elkhorn Coal Company

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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
86
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
TECO Energy Inc
Operator
Premier Elkhorn Coal Company
Mine
1518370

Narrative

Employee was removing the lid from a Fletcher Roof Bolter to replace the hydraulic pump. When he slid the lid off the machine, he experienced pain in his lower back and left leg. The employee finished his shift but later sought medical treatment as a result of this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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