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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220110470011 · 02/07/2011 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
32.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

Employee was using a slate bar to pry frozen ballast free from the ballast car. He was reaching out with a slate bar when he felt pain in his lower back. The employee finished his shift and sought medical attention after leaving work

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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