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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083260019 · 10/04/2008 · Homer City Coal Processing Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
STORAGE TANKS AND BINS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
NECK
Days lost
0
Mine experience
30.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CLI International Enterprises Corp
Operator
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
Mine
3606475

Narrative

Employee was replacing a pipe under a head tank, while working, he jammed his head into the bottom of the tank injuring his neck. The employee originally refused any further medical treatment until he saw a doctor on 11/12/2008. To date he has completed three physical therapy treatments.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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