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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121160028 · 04/18/2012 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
Activity
Handling coal, Rock, Ore
Injury source
BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U S Silver Corporation
Operator
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Mine
1000082

Narrative

The employee was attempting to move a rock that weighed approximately 40 lbs to use it for a fulcrum to extricate rock bolts that were buried in mud. He was not in a good position to lift the rock and it caused him to rotate his arm while lifting and this is what caused the injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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