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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220240820006 · 03/12/2024 · Mach Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
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
1.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foresight Energy Labor LLC
Operator
Mach Mining LLC
Mine
1103141

Narrative

IE was using a pry bar to get the roof mesh aligned better on the roof bolters mesh rack. When IE began prying, IE felt a strain in middle back on right side. IE was diagnosed with a strained back muscle.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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