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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140300034 · 07/09/2013 · Midland Trail Energy LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Set or remove brattice
Injury source
BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
3.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Midland Trail Energy LLC
Mine
4609297

Narrative

Employee was pulling on a piece of line curtain and strained his back. He went to the Dr and was given a pain medication and muscle relaxer. He rtw the next day but was not allowed to work due to the influence/impairment of the medication. Upon further consideration and this incident being deemed compensable, the incident is being reported as a lost time injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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