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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130880019 · 03/19/2013 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

Employee lifted a piece of sheeting while assisting in securing a load to a fork lift when they noticed a pain in their lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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