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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220232690021 · 09/25/2023 · Mega Highwall Mining LLC

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
2
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Daniel W Bunn
Operator
Mega Highwall Mining LLC
Mine
4407313

Narrative

EE was checking the fluids in the miner head, while turning the wrench EE felt something give in EE's back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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