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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220081990017 · 07/10/2008 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
15.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Employee was using a sledge hammer to pin the tracks on a piece of equipment. During the swinging motion he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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