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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220191750038 · 05/11/2019 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Dryer operator, Kiln operator, Dry plant operator, Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
Activity
Chute, Pull or free
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lhoist Group
Operator
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
Mine
0101264

Narrative

On 5/11/2019 the employee was raking grates during the shift and then went to the top of K2 coal bin to clear a plugged chute. While bending over the chute with a rod that was used to clear the opening, the employee felt pain in EE's back. After prolonged pain in EE's back the employee sought medical attention on 6/19/19.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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