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MACHINERY

220041770037 · 05/04/2004 · Brookfield Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Outside foreman, Leadman
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
52
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Charles J McCurdy
Operator
Brookfield Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Mine
1202240

Narrative

The dozer fell off a ledge of dirt & fell approximately 15 feet. The fall caused a jolt to his back. Did not have immediate back pain - pain came days later per employee. Employee was on dozer operating it when dozer went off dirt ledge. Dirt gave away due to weight.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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