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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220040710046 · 03/04/2004 · Jas. W Glover Ltd.

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
— years

Operator

Controller (parent)
James W Glover Holding Company Ltd
Operator
Jas. W Glover Ltd.
Mine
5100011

Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A WHEEL CHOCK FROM THE TIRE OF A ROCK HAUL TRUCK. HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE BENDING OVER TO PULL THE CHOCK OUT. THE CHOCK WAS WEDGED BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE GRO UND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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