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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131260033 · 05/03/2013 · Jim Walter Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing 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
LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
Days lost
13
Mine experience
33.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Walter Energy Incorporated
Operator
Jim Walter Resources Inc
Mine
0101247

Narrative

Employee was attempting to pull slack in the 1 1/4"" water line. As he took a step he felt something pop in his left calf. Employee went for treatment and was diagnosed with a torn gastrocnemius. First date of loss is 5/4/2013.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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