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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132690023 · 03/27/2013 · The American Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
14.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The American Coal Company
Mine
1103232

Narrative

Employee was lifting a miner cable when he felt a pop in his back. The employee continued to work until 09/26/2013, due to surgery. Job skills and miner's proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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