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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220111650039 · 06/07/2011 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Idle
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
8
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608384

Narrative

An electrician placed his dinner bucket on the ground outside the parts building at the start of his shift. He twisted his back, instead of facing the location he chose to place the bucket. He felt a ""pop"" in his back and had to be immobilized immediately. He was transported to the hospital and is off work for treatment. He has a history of back injuries.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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