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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220071760043 · 06/12/2007 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Queenstake Resources Ltd
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

EE setting 4"" pipe on the pipe stand, he lifted the pipe the wrong way, which caused a strain on his back. EE was placed on restricted duty for 3 days.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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