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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220152660043 · 09/21/2015 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
28
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0502256

Narrative

Witnesses saw the employee ""twitch"" on a ladder. He handed his tools down and reported back pain which was ultimately diagnosed as a thoracic muscle strain.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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