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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220172130023 · 07/24/2017 · ARMSTRONG COAL CO., INC.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Master electrician
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
36
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Armstrong Energy Inc
Operator
ARMSTRONG COAL CO., INC.
Mine
1519511

Narrative

EE climbed up on ladder of Komatsu 785 Haul Truck to inspect and secure a block heater receptacle that was broke off. When climbing back down off of the truck EE strained lower back. EE finished the shift and did not report injury till 1:00 pm on 7/25/2017.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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