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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220101590035 · 04/14/2010 · CAM Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Welder (shop)
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
CROWBAR,PRY BAR
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Wexford Capital LLC
Operator
CAM Mining LLC
Mine
4608930

Narrative

Employee was prying with a crowbar and the bar slipped causing pain in his right shoulder. He continued to work until 6/2/2010 at which time his doctor said he was unable to work. EE will have surgery for a tear in the rotator cuff. He is expected to be off work for approximately 20 weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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