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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220053460067 · 06/30/2005 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
26 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Phelps Dodge Corp
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

Employee was using two wrenches to loosen a bolt when two pops were heard from left hand. Later, the left middle finger became sore and restricted. This incident became reportable upon clarification from doctor on 11/30 that surgery was needed to repair this injury.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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