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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220033320028 · 11/05/2003 · Badger Mining Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
27
Mine experience
2.67 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Timothy J Wuest
Operator
Badger Mining Corporation
Mine
4702555

Narrative

THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE MINE OPERATOR ON 11/25/03. WHILE OPENING A BOXCAR DOOR, THE DOOR GOT STUCK SO THE ASSOCITE PUSHED IT WITH HIS LEG. AS HE APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE DOOR, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER LEFT ABDOMEN. LITTLE BY LITTLE THE PAIN IS GROWING. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 11/25/03. HE WAS PLACED ON NO PUSH/PULL RESTRICTIONS UNTIL 12/16/03.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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