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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152510013 · 08/28/2015 · Remington LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Patriot Coal Corporation
Operator
Remington LLC
Mine
4609230

Narrative

Employee stated that he was loading a 5 gallon hydraulic oil can on a pallet and he twisted his back. He said he felt a pop in his lower back. Employee went to the doctor over the weekend and was diagnosed with a pulled muscle. He notified the mine site on 9-1-15 that he would be on light duty for 1 week. Employee returned to regular duty on 9-8-15

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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