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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041420043 · 03/09/2004 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
ELECTRICAL APPARATUS,NEC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
37
Mine experience
29.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
4800086

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A TANK TO INSTALL A HEATER ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING. WHEN PULLING THE HEATER UP ON TOP OF THE TANK IT TIPPED AND EMPLOYEE GRABBED IT WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WITH HIS LEFT HAND HE ATTEMPTED TO PUSH DOWN ON HIGHER END TO LEVEL IT OUT. EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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