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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083090014 · 10/16/2008 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
15
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was assigned the duty of washing the overland belt stucture and the structure under the belt. During the course of the day the EE was on his feet and knees repeatedly. Towards the end of his shift he noticed that his lower back was bothering him. The next day he went to the Dr. and was treated for a back strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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