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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220123200005 · 11/13/2012 · Molycorp Minerals

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.23 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Molycorp Inc
Operator
Molycorp Minerals
Mine
0402542

Narrative

Employee putting away tool bucket into a gang box which was pretty full already but decided to shove it in the box anyway. While doing so his thumb got bent back resulting in a sprained right thumb. Is on limited duty currently, but is working. We have work within his limitation.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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