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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220121020022 · 04/03/2012 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Days lost
3
Mine experience
0.12 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600550

Narrative

Employee was sorting steel grinding balls when her hand felt like it was cramping. She let it relax but still could not pick up balls. She states her hand starting hurting, her fingers started to tingle, and her hand and wrist swelled up.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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