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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220090360034 · 01/26/2009 · Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
13
Mine experience
10 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Western Goldfields Incorporated
Operator
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc.
Mine
0404614

Narrative

Employee was greasing bulk truck and strained his back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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