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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220051090015 · 04/09/2005 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Drill operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
MINERAL ITEMS,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
8.6 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Employee felt a twinge in his right shoulder while pulling a sample through the deck of the drill. Employee went home after shift, but the pain became worse, so he called his supervisor. He was then taken to a medical facility and placed on light duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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