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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220093080030 · 10/31/2009 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BARRELS,KEGS,DRUMS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
19
Mine experience
0.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

Employee was lifting and removing empty 55 gallon drum barrels, approx weight of barrels were 6 to 7 pounds. While employee lifted the barrel approx 1 ft. off the ground and twisted around to lay the barrel back down felt a pop sensation in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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