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HANDLING OF MATERIALS
220161050005 · 04/03/2016 · Taiga Mining Company, Inc.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity Handling supplies or material
Injury source SNOW
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 133
Mine experience 9 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Jerome Birch
Operator Taiga Mining Company, Inc.
Mine 5001603
Narrative Initially employee thought they strained their back. After seeking medical attention it has been determined employee has a Herniated Disc in their back.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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