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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071140005 · 03/23/2007 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

On March 23rd employee was using a magnetic drill and was going to move it to a new location. While lifting it he pulled a muscle in the groin area. He reported it to his supervisor and after it would not heal he went to the Dr. who diagnosed it as a hernia and did surgery on April 15th at which time it became reportable.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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