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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220043030004 · 10/08/2004 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Getting on or off equipment
Injury source
HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
47
Mine experience
2.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Employee was beginning to climb a ladder on a 100T haul truck. As he stepped on the first step and pulled himself up he felt pain in his lower back. Due to pre-existing non-work related injuries & illnesses the injury was reviewed and determined to be work related on 10-27-04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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