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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220262440028 · 08/18/2026 · South32 Hermosa Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Miner, Prospector, NEC
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BLOCKING
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was parking the forklift at Hermosa Main Shaft. After securing the equipment by placing the wheel chocks, the employee reported pain in their lower back. Employee was prescribed a muscle relaxant.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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