February 19, 1999
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Flat Ridge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
THE EE SHOVELED SPILLAGE AND ASSISTED IN COVERING COAL PILES WHICH OFTER INVOLVES PULLING AND DRAGGING HEAVE TARPS. THE EE REPORTEDLY INJURED HIS BACK ON 2-19, BUT DIDN'T REPORT THE INJURY UNT IL 2-23, CONTINUED WORK INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH 3-3-99. THE EE WAS ENCOURAGED TO SEE A PHYSICIAN ON 2-24, BUT HE DECLINED. ON 3-3 THE EE DECLARED HIMSELF UNABLE TO WORK ANY LONGER AT MIDSHIFT