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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220173100045 · 08/24/2017 · Pioneer Fuel

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alpha Natural Resources Holdings, Inc
Operator
Pioneer Fuel
Mine
4609026

Narrative

While pulling down a ratchet tightening 993k front wheel unit mounting bolts at Simmons Fork straining lower back. Employee did not seek medical attention until 10/24/17 and didn't send in paperwork until 11/1/17.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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