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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140100043 · 02/22/2013 · Hobet Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
9.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Hobet Mining LLC
Mine
4604670

Narrative

Employee states on 2/22/2013 he injured his back while installing a cover plate on a 993K loader. Employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with a lumbar strain. MRI revealed degenerative disc disease. The insurer having found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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