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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150140018 · 01/13/2015 · Hecla Limited

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
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Hecla Limited
Mine
1000088

Narrative

EE was operating a forklift. He stopped, got off forklift and bent down to put wheel chocks in place. When he bent over he felt something pop in his back. He reported that he had pain in his lower back and was taken to doctor for evaluation. He was diagnosed with lower back strain and was placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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