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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220160910025 · 03/18/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Blackhawk Mining LLC
Operator
Rockwell Mining LLC
Mine
4606618

Narrative

Employee stated that employee was loading a drill mast into the back of a diesel mantrip when employee felt pain in lower back. Employee leaned the drill mast against the ride and lifted the other end when the overexertion occurred. The employee sought medical evaluation on 3/21/16, was diagnosed with a strain, and placed on restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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