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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140770005 · 09/26/2013 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
5.4 years

Operator

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

Narrative

On 9/26/13 employee reported a lower back stain, he was checked out by a First Responder, who said he was ok, employee didn't want to be checked out at hospital and was released to return to work duties. Employee reported to hospital on 2/28/14 complaining of lower back pain (associated to 9/26/13 incident) he was checked out and prescribed medication and to RTW in 2 days (3/3/14)

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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