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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122620014 · 09/08/2012 · Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
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
Machine maintenance
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
0
Mine experience
17.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Anglogold Ltd; Golden Cycle Gold Corp
Operator
Anglogold Ashanti (Colorado) Corp
Mine
0503695

Narrative

mechanic was removing a hyd line, leaning over a drill in an awkward position. While pulling he felt a sharp pain in left lower back, and pain went down his leg to his knee. Notified employer on 9/9/12 did not go to medical provider 9/10/12. He went home and did some stretches, ee stated he felt better on next day 9/9/12 sent for physical therapy

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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