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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122790006 · 05/06/2012 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
30
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Alleged injury was to have occurred while this contract labor was lifting waterline and he attempted to turn while he was bent over, exerting pressure on his back. Cause of this injury was not proper lifting techniques and enough help. Compliance with rules/regs not a factor, mining equip/systems or PPE a factor and job skills and miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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