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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220021400012 · 05/04/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

BACK INJURY (MUSCLE) WORKING ON DRY LEVEL DIRT GROUND, EE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A SMALL 9/16"" WRENCH LAYING ON THE GROUND. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LEFT LOWER BACK. HE STOPPED WORKING IMME DIATELY. LOCATION: HAUL TRUCK READY LINE.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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