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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220161900006 · 07/05/2016 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Future Holdings Corporation
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4104964

Narrative

A mechanic was trying to remove an engine oil filter from a CAT D9T Dozer. While struggling to loosen the oil filter, the mechanic felt an immediate pain in lower back. The employee was taken to a local medical center where diagnosed with a lower back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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