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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180400002 · 02/01/2018 · The Monongalia County Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
17
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
The Monongalia County Coal Company
Mine
4601968

Narrative

Employee was offloading cribs from the de-energized Mule to shield toes on the longwall tear down face. While performing this task, EE was bending, twisting and not using proper lifting techniques. No equipment involved. It did not involve job skills, proficiency, training, or attitude. No PPE or protective devices on equipment were involved.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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