February 28, 2017
IN · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Creek LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
Miner reported having a preexisting back injury prior to working for Big Creek. EE was lifting an air bag in the course of ordinary operations and reported a sharp back pain from lifting. There was nothing unusual about the conditions when the injury occurred. There was no damage to equipment nor injury to any other employee.