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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220083440015 · 12/08/2008 · Badger Mining Corporation

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MOVEABLE LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
29.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Timothy J Wuest
Operator
Badger Mining Corporation
Mine
4702555

Narrative

Associate was assisting to move and lift a 32 foot fiberglass ladder from the scrubber building. The ladder was located in a tight area and was entangled in an upper unistrut. While one associate was working to release the upper portion, the associate on the lower side twisted and injured his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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