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MACHINERY

220072410031 · 05/04/2007 · Molycorp Inc

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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
12
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Employee was installing a self tapping screw with a hand held drill. The drill was equipped with a threaded hole for a side handle which was not installed. When the screw ""grabbed"", the torque twisted his arm and shoulder. He continued normal maintenance activity until the day he went for shoulder surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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