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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220041530013 · 11/02/2003 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
22
Mine experience
11.77 years

Operator

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

Narrative

While removing a bed pin on a haul truck, struck the pin with a hammer and the pin flew out unexpectedly. Employee attempted to deflect the pin so that it would not strike him or his partner. In doing so resulted in a shoulder strain. This injury occured on 11/02/03, but was taken off work for surgery on 05/25/04.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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