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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102600042 · 09/07/2010 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Rock duster
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
154
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Cumberland Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605018

Narrative

The injured was dragging a rock dust hose while rock dusting. Rock dust hose caught on something causing pain in his lower back. Has continued to work since 4/27/10. During this time he received PT. An examination shows mild arthritis of the right sacroiliac joint and degenerative disc disease in L%-S1. This is being reported as an Occ Ill do to repeated trauma to lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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