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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220110250014 · 01/22/2011 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
21
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602678

Narrative

Driver unloaded product hose to start unloading crushed lime, he was connecting 4 inch cam lock fitting to silo and his back started hurting. He was able to stand up with help holding on to silo leg. Mine EMT checked him out and sent to ER. The e.r. doctor said it was muscle spasms and gave him a muscle relaxer and 24hrs bed rest with a follow up visit on the 24th.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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