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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142330039 · 07/16/2013 · American Energy Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BRATTICE CURT,PLAS & CANV
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.1 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 due to physical therapy. Employee was carrying curtain on shoulder, switch to other side, after picking up roll, he felt back pain. Cause was improper lifting. Compliance with rules/regs, mining equip/systems not a factor, PPE (Back support) and miner proficiency could be a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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