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MACHINERY

220151530006 · 05/22/2015 · Marigold Mining Co

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck against a moving object
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Bulldozer
Injury source
SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
141
Mine experience
3.5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
SSR Mining Incorporated
Operator
Marigold Mining Co
Mine
2602081

Narrative

Employee was driving a rubber tire dozer across a pit floor in muddy, wet conditions. The employee drove through a pothole which jarred his back, resulting in a herniated disc and modified workdays.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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