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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082970031 · 10/17/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
6.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602374

Narrative

While lifting his tool box into tractor, employee heard aloud pop in his back as he slid the tool box in the tractor. Employee was treated at medical facility and given a resticted duty release.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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