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MACHINERY

220111020006 · 04/05/2011 · G S Materials Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Coal/ore shovel operator, Shoveler, Power shoveler
Activity
Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
108
Mine experience
3.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
R G Kirkpatrick Sr.
Operator
G S Materials Inc
Mine
3101990

Narrative

hydraulics failed on Volvo 360 trackhoe, causing bucket to come to the ground, jarring the cab. Caused muscle pull in employees back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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