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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101660051 · 05/07/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

Supplyman was loading a motor with the aid of a chain hoist & slate bar. The clevis broke on the hoist & he fell backwards. He said he strained his back. He stated he was ok & continued working. It was learned on 6/10/2010 that he had seen a doctor & was working in a different job capacity. He was taken off work on 6/10 until the doctor releases him for his regular job.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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