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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220012040171 · 07/13/2001 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
1.3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602159

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING INSTALL A RUBBER BOLT ON A VIBRATING SCREEN. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS PLACING THE BOOT EMPLOYEE WAS PRYING ON THE SCREEN BODYWITH A 5' BAR. HE HAD THE END OF THE BAR ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND BOTH HANDS AROUND THE BAR. AS HE LIFTED THE BAR. HE FELT A POP IN HIS SHOULDER.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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