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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220120600018 · 01/31/2012 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
175
Mine experience
5.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hugh E Harvey
Operator
Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
Mine
2900170

Narrative

EE pulling a conveyor flight from belt tail and felt pain in lower back. First aid applied and returned to assigned duties. On 2/27, reported deteriorating condition--treating physician issued no-work order. LWD started 2/28/2012.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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