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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220042330023 · 08/17/2004 · Blue Mountain Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
207
Mine experience
15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Portola Minerals Company
Operator
Blue Mountain Minerals
Mine
0404716

Narrative

Employee was installing a 1/2"" steel plate to mount a rotary feeder. He used excessive force to pull the plate into position, and partially tore his right bicep tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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