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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022140071 · 07/26/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
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
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
—
Mine experience
12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602271

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BUCKET PINS WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. WHEN HE SHIFTED HIS WEIGHT TO HIS LEFT KNEE IT POPPED OUT.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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