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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090330037 · 05/17/2008 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Driller operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
106
Mine experience
3.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Employee was attempting to stuff and wedge an intermediate bolt in an overhead location. While holding/pushing the bolt, he felt a sharp pain in lower back. *Did not start losing time until 1/30/09 due to surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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