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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220063600022 · 03/17/2006 · Montana Resources, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck against stationary object
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
1
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Montana Resources Inc
Operator
Montana Resources, LLC
Mine
2400338

Narrative

Employee was changing a cutting edge on a patrol. As he was moving the cutting edge, he hit the end of the blade on the patrol. He felt a pop in his right elbow. It was diagnosed as a sprain. The employee returned to regular duties however, elbow pain persisted over the next 8 months. Doctors opted for surgery and found the tendon to be torn. Surgery was 12/14/06.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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