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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220091210004 · 03/17/2009 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
328
Mine experience
22 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employee was lifting a ladder back up and felt a pull and pain in his lower lumbar. Employee was referred to a specialist and has been off pending an MRI. Employee was referred to a Dr. after results of the MRI. Employee has three herniated discs in his lower lumbar and is now reportable due to not being released to return to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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