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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220130560032 · 02/07/2013 · Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
126
Mine experience
2.79 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Desert Projects INC
Operator
Mojave Desert Minerals, LLC
Mine
0202620

Narrative

Mechanic was rebuilding a differential 3rd member on a metal work table. While attaching the drive yoke the 3rd member rotated, the mechanic reached to stabilize the 3rd member straining right elbow. A follow up Doctor visit resulted in work restrictions effective 02/19/2013

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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