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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120800033 · 03/02/2012 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Beltman, Conveyor man, Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
49
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

Employee was unloading a distribution box off of a utility belt ride by himself, felt pain in groin area. Cause is improper lifting procedures and not getting assistance, PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, miner proficiency was a factor. This person worked after the incident and now is off work for the injury as of 3/17/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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