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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220102860005 · 10/09/2010 · Homer City Coal Processing Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BRICK,CERAMIC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
1.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
CLI International Enterprises Corp
Operator
Homer City Coal Processing Corporation
Mine
3606475

Narrative

Employee was pulling a 12"" ID ceramic lined 90 deg pipe elbow, by hand, across a floor to position it for installation. While pulling, he experienced pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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