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MACHINERY
220012640011 · 09/10/2001 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity Hand tools (powered)
Injury source DRILL,ROTARY (COAL DRILL)
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 5
Mine experience 3.76 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Robert E Murray
Operator Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
Mine 3600970
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS DRILLING HOLES IN THE MINE FLOOR WITH AN AIR POWERED DRILL. AS HE PULLED THE DRILL/STEEL OUT OF THE FLOOR THE BIT GOT STUCK. THE EMPLOYEE PULLED UP ON THE DRILL, WHICH CAUSED A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.
Source
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