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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220220120011 · 01/10/2022 · GCC Dacotah Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Move non-self-propelled equip
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
GCC SAB de CV
Operator
GCC Dacotah Inc
Mine
3900022

Narrative

2 employees were moving a water pump down the coal tunnel on a sled. Injured employee was above and holding onto pump with left hand and railing with right hand. While moving downhill, the employee's right arm extended backwards and employee felt a popping in forearm. Diagnosed with torn bicep and placed on restricted work duties.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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