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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140970042 · 04/03/2014 · Consolidation Coal Company

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
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
18
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Consolidation Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Lifting a steel cover plate off the side of the Long Wall Shearer felt pain in lower back and left hip, trained on mechanical work and wearing proper safety equipment. Proper lifting procedures may be a factor and foot placement in a muck bottom.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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