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MACHINERY

220101650005 · 01/25/2010 · Energy West Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
73
Mine experience
2.69 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company
Operator
Energy West Mining Company
Mine
4200121

Narrative

The employee was using a hand drill to make a hole in a section of plastic pipe. While holding the drill, the drill bit stuck and jerked his arm and shoulder. Employee continued to work until June 2, 1010 at which time he went off work. Accident did not become reportable until June 2, 2010.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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