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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220002490180 · 08/16/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
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
13.76 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A PIPE WRENCH AND A LARGE PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCKS TO LOOSEN FITTING ON A PIECE OF CONDUIT. HE FELT AND HEARD A POP IN HIS RIGHTSHOULDER. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PH YSICAL THERAPY WAS STARTED ON 8-28-00.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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