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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140080020 · 12/03/2013 · Pritchard Mining Company 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,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.25 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Andrew B Jordon
Operator
Pritchard Mining Company Inc
Mine
4608849

Narrative

Employee was removing steel hydraulic tubes when the injury occurred. He was using a 1/2"" hydraulic air gun. He was lifting and twisted the tubes over his head to clear from the work area. He strained his lower back and had to seek treatment. He missed the following day and returned to work on December 5, 2013.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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