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MACHINERY

220190110028 · 12/26/2018 · Garnet USA LLC

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
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
9
Mine experience
2.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Idaho State Gold Company (ISGC); GMA Garnet Group
Operator
Garnet USA LLC
Mine
2402072

Narrative

EE was using a dozer to rip up tight blasted material. The ripper caught a rock, stopping the dozer and jarring the EE. Initial report was a tight and sore lower back. Medical treatment was later sought. EE was diagnosed with lower back strain and possible fracture. Prescription was given as initial treatment.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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