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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220062550025 · 09/03/2006 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
LEG, NEC
Days lost
5
Mine experience
2.54 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

Miner was working on the off operator side of the miner replacing a broken hydraulic hose that went to the brake system. Employee was working under the ventilation tubes against the rib and was replacing the side guard that protects the cover. He was trying to turn and lift the side rail in place when he felt a pull in the muscle in his leg.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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