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HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

220132830397 · 09/16/2013 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Accident type
Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
WRENCH
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
Days lost
0
Mine experience
16.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2600500

Narrative

The employee was closing the discharge valve using a 36"" pipe wrench. As he was pulling down he experienced pain in his lower back. Was evaluated at NNRH ER and given full duty release. Employee was still experiencing pain, went to the Doctor on October 7 and was given a restricted duty release beginning October 11 next scheduled workday - deeming this reportable per Part 50.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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