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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130310031 · 01/23/2013 · Tilden Mining Company L C

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
24
Mine experience
2.56 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
Operator
Tilden Mining Company L C
Mine
2000422

Narrative

The employee was removing castings (weighing approx 40 lbs each) from the shipping container. When he lifted one out with his left arm he experienced discomfort in his left shoulder. He was evaluated by a Physician, given restrictions and returned to work.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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