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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220073130020 · 10/27/2007 · 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
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
6
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was removing drill steels from on top of a cover on the roof bolter to make repairs to the machine. As he lifted 3 drill steels up and went to slide them towards the back of the machine, he felt a sharp pain in his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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