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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220092880012 · 10/07/2009 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
LADDERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
0.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407250

Narrative

Plant operator was pulling a rolling ladder across the floor when one of the legs caught the toe plate causing the ladder to come to an abrupt stop. This caused a sudden twisting to his lower back resulting in a muscle strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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