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MACHINERY

220071920020 · 04/24/2007 · Montana Resources, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
31
Mine experience
3.42 years

Operator

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

Narrative

Employee was using an impact wrench to remove nuts from the ball mill bolts. He was bent over and when he reached to his left he felt his right knee pop. Doctor felt it was just a strain on first visit. It was later diagnosed as a torn meniscus. Employee had his knee scoped on 7/9/07 for repair. First shift missed was 7/9.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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