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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122900013 · 10/08/2012 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
5
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Robert E Murray
Operator
West Ridge Resources Inc
Mine
4202233

Narrative

Employee was working on the 17-2 battery scoop in the 1st West Raises section. As he attempted to place the cover on top of the machine into place, when he lifted the cover and twisted to slide it into place, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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