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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142260049 · 12/28/2011 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
3.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
American Energy Corporation
Mine
3301070

Narrative

During a Part 50 audit, it was determined this injury was reportable. Employee twisted his back while working on a shield in a crunch position. Cause of this injury was proper body positioning. Compliance with rules/regs, mining equip/systems not a factor. PPE (Lack of Back support) and miner proficiency may be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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