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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140130042 · 04/22/2013 · Newtown Energy, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, NEC
Injury source
ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
631
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Newtown Energy, Inc.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated he was bolting in #7 entry and had been experiencing back pain for a week after bending a bolt. The employee stated he was being treated for a back injury through a previous employer at the time of the injury. After further consideration and because the insurer found the injury compensable, this is being reported as a lost time injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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