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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081680013 · 06/08/2008 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
2.13 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Alledged incident was to have occurred while this employee was lifting a 5 gallon bucket of sealant. Cause of this injury was improper lifting and not wearing back support. Compliance with ruels/regs is not a factor, miner proficiency a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor, protective equipment (back support) a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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