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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220150840027 · 07/23/2014 · Newmont USA Limited

Details

Degree of injury
DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
JACKS-MECH,HYDRL,AIR,ETC
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
Days lost
65
Mine experience
8.98 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Newmont Corporation
Operator
Newmont USA Limited
Mine
2601942

Narrative

Mechanic was lifting a tire jack onto the flat bed of a truck. He felt a pain in his left shoulder and returned to work. He did not report the injury until the following day. He was seen by a doctor on 7-31-14 and was given a full duty release. On 9-5-14 he was given a light duty release in response to an MRI indicating a torn rotator cuff.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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