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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132410049 · 08/25/2013 · Kentucky Fuel Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James C Justice II
Operator
Kentucky Fuel Corporation
Mine
4608973

Narrative

While installing engine exhaust manifold and engine turbo. The technician had to work in a bent over posture for an extended period of time. No pain was felt on the day he was performing the work. The technician began noticing soreness and stiffness in his right lower back on 8/26.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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