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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220162770029 · 09/26/2016 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
Mine
3301159

Narrative

The employee was attempting to tighten bolts on the tailgate drive when ee claims to have felt pain in lower back. The following were not a factor: Rules, Regs, Skills, Proficiency, Training, Equipment, Protective Devices and Clothing. Attitude may have been a factor.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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