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MACHINERY
220033380027 · 11/17/2003 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification MACHINERY
Accident type Struck against a moving object
Occupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity Bulldozer
Injury source SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 57
Mine experience 13.8 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Newmont Corporation
Operator Newmont USA Limited
Mine 2601942
Narrative EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON A RAMP WITH A DOZER. THE DOZER BLADE CORNER CAUGHT THE HIGHWALL CAUSING HIM TO BE JARRED. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK AT THAT TIME.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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