Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE was lifting a flange onto a wheel when he felt pain in his lower right back.
Big Ledge MineMetal/Nonmetal
National Oilwell Varco, LP · Surface
Controlled by National Oilwell Varco Inc
Jackpot, Elko County, NV · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 2602603
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 5
- Years on record
- 2008–2012
- Latest incident
- Jul 2012
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
5 on file2012 · 2 incidents
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
When a fitting came loose with a wrench over it, it overextended the employee's arm pulling and stretching his arm, ribs, elbow and back.
2009 · 1 incident
Fall from machine
After starting the blade the employee stepped on the tire to get down. The tire was covered with frost & his foot slipped. He fell & landed on his hands, which jammed his elbow. He felt that everything was fine at the time but the elbow got worse. He sought medical treatment on 02/13/2009. An x-ray revealed that the end of his elbow had a small fracture.
2008 · 2 incidents
Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
He was grinding on a hand rail when a piece of slag got into his eye.
Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE strained lower back while installing a fan on a 992 loader.