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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220200620020 · 02/20/2020 · South32 Hermosa Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
89
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
South32
Operator
South32 Hermosa Inc.
Mine
0203398

Narrative

Employee reported on 2/21/20 that EE was unable to work due to an injury sustained the previous day, possibly the result of exertion while moving loaded core boxes or maneuvering a pallet jack loaded with drill core. Employee was seen at on-site clinic for evaluation followed by a visit to Urgent Care.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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