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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051660012 · 06/07/2005 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
7
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Goldfields Incorporated
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

The double deck on the Gold Plant shaker screen had become loose and rotated from the carbon discharge chute. Employee tried to reposition the upper deck back into place. After about fifteen (15) minutes, he felt some pain in his groin area. Employee was able to complete his shift. He was seen by a physician's assistant the next day, and was diagnosed with a hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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