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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121730010 · 05/29/2012 · Jewett Mine LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Westmoreland Coal Company
Operator
Jewett Mine LLC
Mine
4103164

Narrative

EE stated he picked up chock blocks which were chocking a tire on the truck he was driving & felt pain in his back. This incident has been under investigation by his employer, FlexSource, & their worker' compensation carrier since 5/2912 to determine if this was an on-the-job injury. On 6/19/12, FlexSource was informed by the w/c that this incident occurred on-the-job.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
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