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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220103210024 · 11/06/2010 · Newmont USA Limited

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
16
Mine experience
0.77 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602512

Narrative

Employee was lying under a Kubota tractor on his back removing a drain plug. The plug was tight, so the employee decided to brace himself with his left leg against the tire to get more leverage. As he turned the wrench he felt a crunch in his lower back.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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