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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161400014 · 05/09/2016 · The Harrison County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
25
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Harrison County Coal Company
Mine
4601318

Narrative

While removing a top belt cradle, the employee felt a pain in groin and lower back. The accident occurred because the employee failed to get assistance removing the cradle. The employee did not violate any rules, regulations or policies. The employee had on the appropriate PPE, was properly trained in the job functions and has a good attitude.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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