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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140300014 · 01/14/2014 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Climb scaffolds, Ladders
Injury source
FIXED LADDERS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Goldcorp Inc
Operator
Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
Mine
3901282

Narrative

Operator was descending a fixed ladder when left foot stuck in the ladder rung and twisted his knee as he reached with his right leg for the next rung. The operator suffered slight tendon tear and started physical therapy on his left knee 1-27-2014.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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