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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142380030 · 08/18/2014 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
6.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robindale Energy Services Inc
Operator
Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
Mine
3601760

Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove worn feed end top deck screen from Unit #657 vibrator. While employee was pulling, the screen got stuck and caught on a side piece of angle iron. This caused a strain to employee's lower back area. Employee was observed at local hospital and diagnosed with a lumbar strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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