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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220092430006 · 08/20/2009 · Chevron Mining 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
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
172
Mine experience
4.17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Chevron Corporation
Operator
Chevron Mining Inc
Mine
2901267

Narrative

Two employees were leveling the rakes on #5 Thickener. They had a wrench on one of the adjusting bolts for the rake. Employee 1 was pulling and employee 2 was pushing on the wrench. Employee 1 felt a sharp pain to the lower back that traveled to the lower abdominal area. * Started losing time on 8/25/09

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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