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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220122960027 · 10/18/2012 · BHP Copper Inc

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.33 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
BHP Billiton
Operator
BHP Copper Inc
Mine
0201049

Narrative

While hammering wedges with a 12 pound hammer the employee felt a sharp pain in his right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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