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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220131270040 · 02/25/2013 · West Ridge Resources Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
CONTAINERS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1.62 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was lifting a 5 gallon bucket of hydraulic oil into the bed of an Isuzu pickup truck when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back. He was initially examined by a doctor on 2/26/2013 and diagnosed with a back strain and released to return to work. He returned to the Dr. on 4/29/2013 for a follow-up and was placed on light duty pending an MRI.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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