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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220111470003 · 05/02/2011 · U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
10
Mine experience
15.19 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U S Silver Corporation
Operator
U.S. Silver-Idaho, Inc.
Mine
1000082

Narrative

EE was swinging sledge hammer, trying to break nut on cone head loose, felt ""R"" knee pop. EE went in and had MRI taken, resulting in surgery on Monday, May 23rd. EE did not lose any time or work restriction until May 23rd.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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