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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220140420019 · 01/10/2014 · Luminant Mining Company 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
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
122
Mine experience
33.4 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Energy Future Holdings Corporation
Operator
Luminant Mining Company LLC
Mine
4102632

Narrative

The mechanic ruptured or detached the proximal tendon of his right bicep muscle while performing a bucket changeout on a Marion 8750 Dragline. The mechanic did not report the injury for four days. On February 10th, an orthopedic surgeon issued restrictions which made this a recordable injury. Physical therapy has also been approved and will be scheduled.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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