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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220203370014 · 11/29/2020 · South32 Hermosa Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
0
Mine experience
1.27 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While moving core boxes from pallet jack to rolling tables, employee felt a radiating pain in the back. Employee was evaluated by site medic and released back to duty. Due to lingering pain the following morning, employee was sent to Urgent Care for evaluation. Restricted Duty with lifting restrictions was recommended by Clinician. A follow-up appointment was scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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