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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220082620021 · 08/21/2008 · U S Borax Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ARM, MULTIPLE PARTS
Days lost
119
Mine experience
9.27 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Rio Tinto Group
Operator
U S Borax Inc
Mine
0400743

Narrative

At about 2 pm on August 21st, 1st Class Mechanic reported a loss of strength in his right bicep as he was lowering a ~40lb air filter access panel while working on a loader in the Truck Shop.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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