HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Name: HANDLING OF MATERIALS at Emerald Coal Resources LP
Start: 05/11/2015

220151410026 · 05/11/2015 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury: DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification: HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type: Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation: Trackman, Track worker, Track gang
Activity: Handling supplies or material
Injury source: BAGS
Nature of injury: SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part: BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost: 8
Mine experience: 7 years

Operator

Controller (parent): Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
Operator: Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine: 3605466

Narrative

The injured was lifting his tool bag when he felt pain in his lower right back. The injured was diagnosed with a lower back strain. The employee continues to work but is receiving chiropractic treatment and is being reported as a Medical Treatment Accident.

Source

Authoritative: MSHA Open Government Data
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown