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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142020028 · 07/15/2014 · Coeur Rochester, 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
TRUNK, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Coeur Mining, Inc.
Operator
Coeur Rochester, Inc.
Mine
2601941

Narrative

The injured employee lifted a steel plate, which is designed for this use and is standard practice, off of the bed of a tire service truck and walked approx. 30 feet with this plate in his arms and against his midsection to position this plate on the ground to support and stabilize the hydraulic jack which was being set to lift a vehicle to install tires.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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