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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220120330028 · 01/25/2012 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand load, Hand shoveling
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Veris Gold Corp.
Operator
Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
Mine
2601621

Narrative

Miner was shoveling snow out of a walkway using a hand shovel. The shovel struck a concrete pole base. Shoulder injury was reported next shift to his supervisor. Miner was withdrawn from his normal duties and medical treatment was sought.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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