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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142090022 · 07/17/2014 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
0.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Eastern Associated Coal LLC
Mine
4601456

Narrative

Injured employee stated that while operating a shuttle car, he struck a hole in the roadway causing pain in his back. Later in the shift while attempting to lift a miner cable he felt increased pain in his back. Employee was diagnosed with a strained lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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