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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071940044 · 07/08/2007 · Big Ridge Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Timbering, Build cribs
Injury source
WOOD ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
218
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was working in an area of the mine with a low top setting cribbing. He was bent over and turned to get a piece of lumber. After he picked up the lumber, he turned with the lumber in his hand, and twisted his back. He continued to work his shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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