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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150120048 · 12/17/2014 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
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
PUMPS,FANS,COMP,ENG,NEC
Nature of injury
CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
Body part
ELBOW
Days lost
133
Mine experience
2.44 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2602661

Narrative

Employee was lifting a grease pump off the top of an empty barrel. The pump slipped out of his hands and when he caught it, the employee felt a pop in his right elbow. The employee continued to work normal duties until six working days later and re-aggravated the injury. The employee sought medical treatment on 1/6/15 and was classified as restricted duty.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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