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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220022250031 · 08/05/2002 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
23
Mine experience
13.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING DOWN AND TIGHTENING A BOLT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT ABDOMEN. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE A HERNIA.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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