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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220081350020 · 05/10/2008 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)

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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4.5 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was repairing the mounting of the engine compartment door on 937 light plant. The door was on the ground. He then lifted the door to get ready to install it. He turned his body with the door and wrenched his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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