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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150070008 · 01/05/2015 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
GENERATORS
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
1
Mine experience
8.17 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Drill Operator was pulling the pull rope to start a 5 HP generator. The operator felt discomfort in his back and reported it to his supervisor. The Drill Operator went to chiropractor for adjustment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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