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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220101580040 · 05/10/2010 · Power Mountain Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
RAILROAD TIES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
285
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Power Mountain Coal Company
Mine
4606880

Narrative

EE was cleaning the area around the tail of Sugar Camp #2 Belt. EE was lifting a railroad tie onto the back of the belt truck and felt pain in his lower back and down his right leg. EE completed his shift and did seek medical treatment on the following day, however did work next shift. EE was diagnosed w/pulled muscles and part torn tendon by dr on 5/24/10, placed off work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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