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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120170063 · 01/06/2012 · Marfork Coal Company Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
1.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Marfork Coal Company Inc
Mine
4608551

Narrative

Employee strained his back while putting shield back on reel of the roof bolter. Employee was treated at Raleigh General Hospital.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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