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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220041530006 · 05/08/2004 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
16
Mine experience
19.42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600062

Narrative

Employee was in the process of handling a 54lb. box of blasting boosters. As the box was falling off the side of the truck, employee attempted to catch the box which resulted in torn bicep muscle tendon. He did not seek medical attention until 05/24/04 and is scheduled for surgery on 05/28/04. He will become a lost time beginning 06/01/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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