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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220201600008 · 06/01/2020 · Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Arch Coal Inc.; Franklin D. Robertson; James O. Bunn
Operator
Knight Hawk Coal, LLC
Mine
1103147

Narrative

EE was attempting to pick up a rock out of the walkway while cleaning a belt drive. While picking up the rock to throw it on the belt, EE felt a pull in their lower back. Rock measured 18""L x 10""W x 8""Th. Employee continued to work until doctors restrictions took them off work on 06/08/2020.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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