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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122720037 · 09/13/2012 · Barrick Cortez Inc.

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
58
Mine experience
1.58 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

When pounding pin with sledge hammer, ee felt pop, burning and pain in elbow. Pain increased over weekend, ee thought this was related to 04/12/12 industrial injury, so he saw Dr. MRI identified triceps tendon rupture, determined a new injury on 09/26/2012. Lost time, surgical repair required.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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