April 6, 2013
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Periama Handling, LLC · Struck by falling object
A small lump of coal fell from fixed belt (portable coal crusher) and struck the ee startling him. He reacted by twisting away from the machine. He felt a pain in his lower back after doing this. He chose not to seek medical treatment, working in a light duty rok through 4/8/13. On Sat 4/6/13 - he wake up in pain and sought medical attention.