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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220022880109 · 10/04/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

EE DEVELOPED A SORE MUSCLE IN RIB CAGE THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. HE WORKED THE REST OF THE SHIFT ON THE 4TH, WORKED ALL DAY ON THE 5TH, THEN DECIDED HE SHOULD SEE A DOCTOR. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 10-6-02.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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