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MACHINERY

220070260029 · 10/29/2006 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Employee was bolting a heading with split sets. The split set driver momentarily stuck inside the set allowing the air to bleed off causing the Jack Leg to drop quickly. He tried to catch the falling Jack Leg. He felt a ""popping"" sensation in his left shoulder. Employee had surgery on his shoulder on 1/19/07.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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