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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002340131 · 06/06/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
22.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A TROUGHING ROLLER ASSEMBLY. WHILE HE WAS HOLDING A MOUNTING BOLT WITH A WRENCH IN HIS RIGHT HAND AND TIGHTENING THE BOLT WITH A 1/2"" DRIVE SHORT HANDLED SO CKET WRENCH WITH HIS LEFT HAND, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS STARTED ON 8-10-00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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