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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130160016 · 01/07/2013 · White Flame Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
11 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
White Flame Energy, Inc
Mine
4608632

Narrative

Employee was replacing a tube to transmission filters, which weighs approximately 40 pounds on a 992K Loader. He was pushing and holding it over the frame. This is a small location which is hard to get to which resulted in a muscle strain in the bicep/shoulder area. He was being assisted by another employee.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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