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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062270030 · 08/08/2006 · Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Trans Alta Corp
Operator
Trans Alta Centralia Mining LLC
Mine
4500416

Narrative

Employee was removing the dozer push arm from D8N dozer. He lifted a 1"" air impact wrench at the same time he was twisting his body. Employee felt some lower back discomfort but continued to work on dozer arm. At start of shift next day, he reported heavy lower back pain. Employee seen at local hospital, treated, needs light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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