Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was working on crusher screen, bending over, went to tighten nut and could not turn head without pain.
Crusher No 1Metal/Nonmetal
Big Horn County Road & Bridge · Surface
Controlled by Big Horn County-Wy
Basin, Big Horn County, WY · Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 4801481
- Fatalities
- 0
- Total incidents
- 3
- Years on record
- 2004–2008
- Latest incident
- Jan 2008
No fatalities recorded at this mine.
Reportable incidents
3 on file2008 · 1 incident
2006 · 1 incident
Rubbed or abraded
Digging out crusher, was kneeling and knee went out. He put knee in place and continued working. His initial Dr. Exam was on 12/11/06. He continued working until 2/27/07 when he had surgery on knee.
2004 · 1 incident
Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE CLIMBED ONTO BUMPER, REACHED FOR BATTERY OVER THE TAIL GATE, WHILE LIFTING ABOUT A 25-30 LB BATTERY CHARGER, PULLED A BACK MUSCLE & FELL ON THE GROUND ABOUT 30"", 2 1/2 FEET. TOOK HIM INTO THE HOSPITAL & WAS TOLD HE PULLED A MUSCLE.