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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082630059 · 09/09/2008 · Pinson Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.06 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Pinson Mining Company
Mine
2602562

Narrative

EE was moving a cement box with a forklift. The box was not picked up evenly with the forks. EE got out of the forklift & adjusted the box manually when he states that he felt a pop in his left arm. The box weighs an est. 500 lbs. EE did mention pain in his arm to fellow workers, however did not inform the safety staff till the next morning.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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