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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242780018 · 10/01/2024 · NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
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
39
Mine experience
6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Polymet Mining Corp; Teck American Inc
Operator
NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
Mine
2103658

Narrative

Battery was in machine, putting ballast boxes back in. Picked up Box and move into position, felt sharp pain in lower back

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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