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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220122550037 · 09/01/2012 · Cordero Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
43
Mine experience
11.15 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC
Operator
Cordero Mining LLC
Mine
4800992

Narrative

A dozer operator was pushing a cable tower that had cable strung on it. The cable became draped over the dozer arm. In attempting to lift the cable off the dozer arm, he felt a ""pop"" in his left arm. He continued to work his next shifts, per ER doctor release,until he could see an orthopedic surgeon.He was diagnosed with a torn bicep tendon.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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