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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220031840050 · 06/18/2003 · Stillwater Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Stillwater Mining Company
Operator
Stillwater Mining Company
Mine
2401490

Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE BENT FORWARD TO UNLOCK HIS TOOL BOX AND EXPERIENCED A MUSCLE SPASM. HE MISSED ONE SHIFT FROM WORK FOR LOW BACK PAIN. FILING WAS DELAYED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATI ON WILL BE FORWARDED AS RECEIVED.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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