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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220032720092 · 09/17/2003 · Genwal Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
DISLOCATION
Body part
CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
1.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andalex Resources B V
Operator
Genwal Resources Inc
Mine
4201715

Narrative

WHILE SERVICING THE CONT MINER, INDIVIDUAL LIFTED A NEW BUCKET OF MINER BITS ONTO THE TOP OF THE MINER AND FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LEFT CHEST. DIAGNOSED WITH POSSIBLE DISLOCATED RIBS FROM S TERNUM. TOLD TO STAY OFF WORK FOR 2 WEEKS.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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