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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220131120030 · 04/12/2013 · Liggett Mining LLC
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
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 171
Mine experience 2 years
Operator
Controller (parent) James C Justice II
Operator Liggett Mining LLC
Mine 1519567
Narrative The employee was dragging an oxygen tank to the continuous miner, to assist in making repairs to this machine. When the employee attempted to stand the oxygen tank up, he stated he felt pain and burning in his lower back.
Source
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