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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220001850013 · 06/12/2000 · Star Fire Mining

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
45
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Star Fire Mining
Mine
1513936

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A SMALL HYDRAULIC PUMP FROM A D9N TRACTOR; AS HE PULLED THE PUMP LOOSE TO PICK IT UP, HE FELT A SNAP IN HIS LOWER BACK AREA. LEFT LEG BEGAN TO HAVE NUMBNESS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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