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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220112440026 · 08/24/2011 · Rex Coal Co. Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
82
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Joseph T Bennett
Operator
Rex Coal Co. Inc
Mine
1519260

Narrative

Ee is a repairman. He was preparing a piece of equipment to work on it. He was replacing the cable. When he threw it over the equipment to the side he pulled his back. The doctor is doing tests. Too soon to say how long he will be off.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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