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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063100008 · 10/27/2006 · Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
50
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Queenstake Resources U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2602397

Narrative

Was walking and using a pry bar as a walking stick in his right hand and carrying tools in his left hand. The bar stuck in some wire. He jerked on it and pulled his shoulder injuring it.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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