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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220180820022 · 03/15/2018 · Klondex Hollister Mine Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Raise miner
Activity
Hang or reposition tubing
Injury source
RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
14
Mine experience
0.81 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Klondex Mines Ltd
Operator
Klondex Hollister Mine Inc.
Mine
2602535

Narrative

A raise miner pulled on the air and water line which had become stuck. Miner repositioned and pulled hard on the lines and felt a pop and a burning sensation in groin area. Miner reported the incident and maintained was OK. Miner was taken to the doctor where it was determined miner had a hernia, recommended miner see a surgeon to determine treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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