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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040330041 · 01/17/2004 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
77
Mine experience
12.26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD SLIPPED ON THE ICE AND STRAINED HIS BACK EARLIER (PRIOR TO SHIFT). AFTER SHIFT BEGAN, HE WAS HELPING ANOTHER OPERATOR LIFT TRASH SCREEN OUT OF THE END OF THE LOADED CARBON SCREEN AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED AND PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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