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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220090370036 · 05/17/2008 · Chevron Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
198
Mine experience
0.15 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EE was shoveling wet muck at #3 transfer house on the third level when he felt a pop in his lower back on his right side and fell to the floor. He got up and tried to walk it off. He was helped down the stairs to the truck. Assesment was made and decided to immobilize on a back board and transport to Holy Cross Hospital. Supervisor called the ambulance.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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