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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083590034 · 12/08/2008 · Dominion Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINE RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sunoco, Inc.
Operator
Dominion Coal Corporation
Mine
4406499

Narrative

While performing a belt conveyor move the employee was attempting to route a flexible water line under the conveyor when his rescuer became hung on the belt structure of the idled belt conveyor. While attempting to free the rescuer the employee felt a pain in his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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