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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220232920014 · 10/08/2023 · 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
Drill helper
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
ABDOMEN/INTERNAL ORGANS
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.08 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Driller Assistant was attempting to lift one end of a section of NQ rod when they felt a pain in their lower abdomen. Employee was taken to local hospital for evaluation and diagnosed with a hernia.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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