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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083110025 · 11/01/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MACHINE,NEC-WELDR,OFC MAC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0502255

Narrative

On 11/1/08 night shift, the EE was cleaning up around the surface shop, moving wood and other materials. When EE attempted to move a portable welder and leads, he twisted as he lifted and felt a sharp pain in his lower back. The EE stopped work for the rest of the shift.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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