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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220072150041 · 07/23/2007 · Argus Energy WV LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
230
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James H Booth
Operator
Argus Energy WV LLC
Mine
4608772

Narrative

Employee stated that when he threw a chain across a set of batteries to secure them on a truck, he felt a sharp pain in his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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