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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082910014 · 08/05/2008 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
35 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Employee tried to swing heavy tool box up onto the back of a truck and felt pain in right forearm. EMT checked out and employee returned to work. On 10/08/08 employee requested to be checked out because the arm was still hurting. Taken to doctor and given a shot.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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