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MACHINERY

220131150020 · 03/30/2013 · Thompson Creek Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Grinding
Injury source
ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
10
Mine experience
5.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Thompson Creek Metals Co USA
Operator
Thompson Creek Mining Company
Mine
1000531

Narrative

EE was cleaning rust off tank using a 7lb. grinder, complained about shoulder hurting next day to relief supervisor. On Monday 4/1/2013 ee complained to regular supervisor who then took him to the clinic. Modified duty was prescribed. TCM did not entirely know this was work related due to circumstances and further investigation that was pending. It is now being reported.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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