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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082910006 · 10/12/2008 · Republic Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
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
110
Mine experience
0.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Republic Energy, Inc
Mine
4609054

Narrative

While checking oil and antifreeze levels in rock truck, EE was pulling up ladder, when he felt a slight pain in lower back. He continued to work through one more truck, then decided to have it checked out. No emergency care was required and EE refused ambulance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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