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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220093370012 · 07/31/2009 · O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Shopman repair cars, Mechanic
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
79
Mine experience
11.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Carmeuse Holding SA
Operator
O-N Minerals (Michigan) Company
Mine
2000062

Narrative

The machinist was tightening the bolt on the dozer part that was in the boring machine. He was using a pin wrench to turn the bolt with his right arm when he felt pain and a burning sensation near the shoulder joint. Employee was not restricted and did not miss work until today, 12/2/2009, when he was scheduled for surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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