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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220163070024 · 10/25/2016 · Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling timber
Injury source
POST,CAPS,HEADERS,TIMBER
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
2.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC
Mine
4609258

Narrative

Employee stated was in the process of throwing a timber out of the scoop bucket, in that process EE lifted the end of the timber up and felt a sharp pain through back and groin area. Employee sought medical attention as was taken off work. This incident is being reported as a Lost Time Injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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