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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032240002 · 08/05/2003 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.86 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

EE WAS TURNING A VALVE HANDLE WHILE BENT OVER & EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HER THORACIC AREA. SHE WAS EXAMINED BY THE AUTHORIZED PROVIDER. MEDS & PHYSICAL THERAPY WERE PRESCRIBED AND ADMINISTERED. SHE WAS RELEASED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING EXAM.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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