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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220212850070 · 09/16/2021 · Northern Star (Pogo) LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, NEC
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Operator
Northern Star (Pogo) LLC
Mine
5001642

Narrative

After finishing a run, green offsider was attempting to install a loading chamber. After getting the treads, offsider felt a snap in their wrist and a sharp discomfort that went to EE's elbow. The injured area immediately started to swell. Offsider stated that their pinky went numb. Driller shut down the operation, and contacted walking boss and shifter.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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