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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220011940002 · 06/23/2001 · 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
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
7.46 years

Operator

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

Narrative

WHILE REMOVING NUTS AND BOLTS FROM FLANGE TO TRANSMITTER USING 2 15/16 COMBO WRENCHES A PUSH/PULL PROCEDURE WAS REQUIRED. PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE EMPLOYEE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER . HE WAS EVALUATED BY A DR. AND PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS STARTED ON 7-6-01.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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