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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220100550026 · 02/16/2010 · Iluka Resources Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Fall to the walkway or working surface
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
GROUND
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
9.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Iluka Resources Ltd
Operator
Iluka Resources Inc.
Mine
4407222

Narrative

Employee was tightening a flanged suction pipe connection to a diesel pump when the open ended wrench slipped and he fell backwards landing on the frozen ground. Employee suffered a contusion to his buttocks. Seen by Dr who provided prescription and 2 shots as well as 2 weeks ""restricted duty.""

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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