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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010220089 · 01/05/2001 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
Mine experience
9.03 years

Operator

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

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON 1774 LOADER. HE LIFTED THE EXTINGUISHER WITH HIS LEFT HAND TO LOWER IT DOWN TO HIS PARTNER WHEN HE FELT A TWINGE OF PAIN IN HIS NECK AND LEFT SHOUL DER. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY STARTED ON 1-15-01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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