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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220142580031 · 09/18/2013 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BAGS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
2
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Employee was loading samples into the crusher and while lifting a bag got a sharp pain in the back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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