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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081480021 · 05/14/2008 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Alleged incident was to have occurred while this employee was moving valcunizing material. He claims to have pulled his back but had no pain until next day. Cause of this injury (if occurred) was improper lifting techniques and having enough help. Compliance with rules/regs, protective equipment, mining equip/systems not a factor, miner proficiency a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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