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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220073400015 · 06/18/2007 · Molycorp Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
64
Mine experience
10.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Molycorp Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

The employee was tightening a 1in. ball valve with an 8 in. pipe wrench. The wrench slipped with extreme force. When this happened, he felt a sharp pain in the shoulder area. The shoulder was still sore through November. The employee had surgury on Dec. 3 for a torn ligament.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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