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220170300006 · 01/26/2017 · Luminant Mining Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
OTHER
Accident type
Bodily reaction, NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BODILY MOTION
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
108
Mine experience
36.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vistra Energy
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4103659

Narrative

A mechanic was in the process of fueling the Komatsu Trackhoe from the lube truck. EE placed the fuel nozzle and hose on top the trackhoe handrail. EE climbed up on the trackhoe, squatted down to get the nozzle, and stood up. When the mechanic stood up, EE felt pain in EE's lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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