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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220142790037 · 09/26/2014 · North Fork Coal Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
132
Mine experience
1.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator
North Fork Coal Corporation
Mine
1518732

Narrative

Employee was changing offside rear tire on scoop. He had pulled the tire loose on top and stuck the bar at the bottom of the tire and pulled up to loosen the bottom of the tire when he felt a pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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