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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132490019 · 09/03/2013 · Republic Energy, Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
Republic Energy, Inc
Mine
4609054

Narrative

Lifting & lowering 100 & 150 ton hydraulic jacks inside the car body of a 495 shovel. The space is very tight, working in awkward positions. The jacks weigh somewhere close to 100lbs or more.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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