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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220070870034 · 03/13/2007 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Driller, Highwall helper, Highwall drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Placer Dome Ltd
Operator
Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
Mine
2600827

Narrative

He was loading cement at the Cortez Mine laydown yard. Although a fork lift was available he chose not to use it. While he was lifting a bag of cement he pulled a muscle in his back. Weather conditions was clear and dry, ground conditions was dry and level. Placed on light duty as per Dr.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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