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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220141880009 · 05/17/2014 · Emerald Processing, 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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
161
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Processing, LLC.
Mine
4609258

Narrative

The employee stated that another employee and himself were carrying a P-50 pump approximately 200 feet. While carrying the pump toward the water hole he strained his lower back. The employee later sought medical attention and this is being reported as a medical due to scheduling follow-up visits. On 7-29-14 the EE began to miss work due to the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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