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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220132680012 · 08/04/2013 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.25 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was moving fencing material, and pulled a muscle in groin. Employee did not report the issue for several weeks following accident. Diagnosis identified a muscle strain in the abdomen/groin area.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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