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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220410020 · 02/07/2022 · Mettiki Coal WV, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Groundman, Yardman
Activity
Spot rail cars, Trip riding
Injury source
MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
126
Mine experience
17.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Mettiki Coal WV, LLC
Mine
4609028

Narrative

EE was attempting to throw a track switch handle in the mine yard. The switch handle was stuck and when the EE pulled on the handle, EE felt a pain in their back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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