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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220242180021 · 07/24/2024 · Blue Diamond Coal Co

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
197
Mine experience
21 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
Operator
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Mine
1512753

Narrative

Buggy became stuck while crossing the rails. Employee got a jack and a bar to try to dislodge the buggy from off of the rails. When they pushed down on the bar that was inserted in the jack, they felt a pain in their lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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