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ENTRAPMENT
220232220017 · 08/04/2023 · Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Details
Degree of injury DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification ENTRAPMENT
Accident type Struck against stationary object
Occupation Rotary bucket excavator operator
Activity Power shovel, Dragline
Injury source SURFACE MINING MACHINES
Nature of injury SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost 108
Mine experience 5.54 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Capstone Copper Corp
Operator Pinto Valley Mining Corp.
Mine 0201049
Narrative The condition contributing was a highwall failure. Employee was extracted out of right window of the piece of equipment. Employee had used their right arm and shoulder trying to break the window causing an injury.
Source
Authoritative MSHA Open Government Data
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